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EK04 HNE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

216,098 mi
Last recorded216,098 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 HNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 216,098 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front head light beam not tested

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 216,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front head light beam not tested

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 347,770 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Window in an unacceptable condition screen (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 335,442 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 335,440 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only both side not working (3.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 322,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre perished

Pass 14 Oct 2015 309,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake release handle broken

nearside front tyre perished

nearside side repeater in mirror broken (taped up with orange tape)

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 309,037 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake release handle broken

nearside front tyre perished

nearside side repeater in mirror broken (taped up with orange tape)

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2014 294,721 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wiper blades split

handbrake release handle broken but still working

nearside repeater in mirror taped up (with orange tape)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 294,720 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wiper blades split

handbrake release handle broken but still working

Pass 14 Oct 2013 11,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 256,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

bonnet damaged

slight outer side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2012 256,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

bonnet damaged

slight outer side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2011 150,942 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 150,942 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 150,940 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

auxilliary drive belt is perished

nearside flasher repeater is damaged

possible fuel leak ( smell )

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 28 Apr 2010 140,674 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 29 Apr 2009 121,835 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 103,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 86,137 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 HNE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HNE, 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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EK04 HNE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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