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AF04 HDD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,652 mi
Last recorded93,652 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 HDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 93,652 miles

Brake pedal has long travel

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Front Tyres worn off on edges

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged 1/2 tinted/discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 88,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 88,597 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine max 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 80,630 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear covered by under seal

Pass 21 Oct 2022 78,780 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust slightly corroded

surface corrosion in places around rear suspension mounts

Pass 5 Oct 2021 74,931 miles

Engine Covers & under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 74,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

Engine Covers & under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 71,547 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel arch weak corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under covers and engine fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jul 2019 67,997 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

o\s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight surface corrosion on floor and inner wings

Fail 31 Jul 2019 67,997 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

o\s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight surface corrosion on floor and inner wings

Pass 28 Jul 2018 64,389 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 4000 miles (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust mount corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,230 miles

engine cover fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 52,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,361 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 42,865 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,424 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 35,665 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,398 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,003 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,556 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 14,722 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 12,394 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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AF04 HDD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AF04 HDD, 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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AF04 HDD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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