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EN04 HCY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,700 mi
Last recorded175,700 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 HCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 175,700 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 170,307 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 170,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 163,424 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 163,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 153,654 miles

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

Oil Leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 143,330 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 132,237 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 120,664 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 109,470 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 109,470 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 93,245 miles

unable to inspect brake master cylinder & steering fully due to covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2011 93,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to inspect brake master cylinder & steering fully due to covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2010 77,231 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK TOP MOUNTS,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Fail 14 May 2010 77,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

UNABLE TO CHECK TOP MOUNTS,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Pass 27 May 2009 61,243 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 45,883 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 30,702 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 30,702 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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EN04 HCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EN04 HCY, 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 EN04 HCY registered?

EN04 HCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is EN04 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN04 HCY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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