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HC04 LCN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

273,072 mi
Last recorded273,072 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 LCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 273,072 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 273,063 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 267,041 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 259,347 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 247,709 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 231,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 12 Jun 2013 230,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2012 214,050 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 214,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 191,121 miles

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

front wiper smearing but still adequate view of road

osf wheel slight buckle

slight oil leak onto engine from split boost pipe

Fail 7 Jun 2010 163,970 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 163,970 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 136,618 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 108,075 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.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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HC04 LCN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HC04 LCN, 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 HC04 LCN registered?

HC04 LCN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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