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EK04 HMU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

122,158 mi
Last recorded122,158 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 HMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 122,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 112,116 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 107,140 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 101,527 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)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides has slight leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 95,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 89,003 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 81,598 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 81,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 69,143 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,470 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,504 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 52,902 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 46,284 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,748 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,689 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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EK04 HMU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HMU, 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 EK04 HMU registered?

EK04 HMU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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