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LX04 UMG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,830 mi
Last recorded81,830 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 UMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 81,830 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 81,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 80,704 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 79,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 78,039 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 76,618 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 75,692 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 75,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 74,373 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,792 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 69,912 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 66,720 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 64,228 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 64,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 61,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 61,197 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,120 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,014 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,651 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,188 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,382 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,970 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,542 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 23,953 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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LX04 UMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX04 UMG, 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 LX04 UMG registered?

LX04 UMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is LX04 UMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX04 UMG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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