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FV04 HXH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

118,065 mi
Last recorded118,065 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 HXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 118,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 117,996 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 113,878 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 113,875 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 109,890 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 108,521 miles

Covers Fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2022 108,482 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Covers Fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2021 104,832 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 101,910 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 96,898 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 91,573 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 91,573 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 87,738 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 82,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2015 78,136 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 78,136 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2014 72,629 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,775 miles

n/s front tyre side wall damage

Pass 8 May 2012 62,901 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 57,532 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 47,653 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,806 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 32,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,266 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 25,104 miles

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

front brake pads low

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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FV04 HXH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FV04 HXH, 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 FV04 HXH registered?

FV04 HXH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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The MOT history for FV04 HXH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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