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LT04 PXS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

70,409 mi
Last recorded70,409 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 PXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 70,409 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2025 70,409 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2025 70,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2024 65,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 65,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 61,180 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 59,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 58,639 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 55,758 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 54,371 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 52,778 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 52,778 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 50,571 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 47,767 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,850 miles

nearside front tyre has slight cut on sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,179 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYS ON

Pass 16 Aug 2013 40,714 miles

Engine management light on dashboard

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,105 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyre(s) tread wear on outer.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 38,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyre(s) tread wear on outer.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,178 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,137 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 25,549 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,167 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,288 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 19,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 15,353 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LT04 PXS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT04 PXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT04 PXS registered?

LT04 PXS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is LT04 PXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT04 PXS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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