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EK04 HMJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,289 mi
Last recorded80,289 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 HMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 80,289 miles

front / centre exhaust system rattling inside?

nearside front suspension arm balljoint gaiter worn.slight play in balljoint as marked

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut.tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust cracked, weak and blowing.

rear tyre treads starting to wear

Pass 7 Mar 2025 77,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as previously marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre slight cut outer sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2024 75,744 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

slight noise,rattling. inside centre and rear exhaust

slight play nearside front suspension arm rear balljoint.as marked

Pass 8 Mar 2023 72,941 miles

nearside front wheel slight binding

slight noise,creaking, from nearside front upper suspension strut mounting area

unable to see rear lower coil springs.

Pass 3 Mar 2022 70,035 miles

nearside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

offside front upper link pin gaiter slight worn

unable to see rear coil springs

Pass 3 Mar 2021 67,242 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Wing mirror minor damage

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 65,007 miles

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

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

noise inside front / centre exhaust area,rattling.

Fail 7 Feb 2020 65,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached as marked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

noise inside front / centre exhaust area,rattling.

Pass 6 Feb 2019 61,864 miles

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

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

repair to nearside side indicator repeater.

Fail 5 Feb 2019 61,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure cracked blowing and weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

repair to nearside side indicator repeater.

Pass 10 Jan 2018 57,686 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

noise from offside rear brake / hub area when driven, may require attention

Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,477 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 51,335 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 47,659 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 44,743 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 44,742 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 38,474 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,469 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 34,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,373 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 27,908 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,908 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,833 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,006 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 15,144 miles

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

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

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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EK04 HMJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 EK04 HMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK04 HMJ registered?

EK04 HMJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is EK04 HMJ safe to buy?

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