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EA04 HHU

2004 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,419 mi
Last recorded116,419 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 20072,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 HHU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 116,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 116,373 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 104,864 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 95,067 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 95,067 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 87,189 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 83,357 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 80,528 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 76,260 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,440 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 65,711 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 63,342 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,071 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 55,046 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 55,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 49,323 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,138 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,309 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,581 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,413 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,400 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 19,017 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?

Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,159
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
7,909
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,763
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,405
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,209
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EA04 HHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 72,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,684 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA04 HHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EA04 HHU registered?

EA04 HHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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