2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LG04 LHJ
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 114,001 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG04 LHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/07/2025
- 114,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG04 LHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (LG04 LHJ) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
LG04 LHJ Mileage History
- 22/04/2022101,343 mi
- 01/02/2023108,804 mi+7,461 mi
- 05/01/2024111,406 mi+2,602 mi
- 31/07/2024112,598 mi+1,192 mi
- 15/07/2025114,001 mi+1,403 mi
Average of roughly 3,918 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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