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CE04 HMG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,672 mi
Last recorded139,672 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 HMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 139,672 miles

Rear fog lamp inop (emergency bulb in operation)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 139,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp inop (emergency bulb in operation)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 126,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear floor slightly corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 126,969 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2013 116,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 116,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 108,496 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 101,514 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded

Brake pads warning light on the dash but braking system ok at time of test

Front brake discs becoming worn

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Slight play from the nearside front top mount

Pass 15 May 2010 83,168 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 51,835 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,238 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 26,057 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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CE04 HMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE04 HMG, 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 CE04 HMG registered?

CE04 HMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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