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LY04 HMC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,018 mi
Last recorded63,018 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 HMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 63,018 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 62,612 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 60,835 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 60,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 59,555 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 58,341 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 58,341 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 56,305 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 54,323 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 54,322 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 53,485 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 51,968 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,632 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 47,955 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 46,523 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 45,106 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 45,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 43,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,478 miles

advise all tyres on 3/4mm

advise nearside front door mirror glass taped up.

advise very slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link rod.

Fail 9 Apr 2011 36,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 36,711 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 29,550 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 27,541 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 24,087 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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LY04 HMC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY04 HMC, 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.

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What year was LY04 HMC registered?

LY04 HMC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is LY04 HMC safe to buy?

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