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HD04 EUP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,359 mi
Last recorded178,359 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 EUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 178,359 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 166,633 miles

Central Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED AND WEAK

Pass 23 Feb 2024 152,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 139,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 130,464 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 121,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 118,280 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 118,266 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 107,757 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 107,757 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 104,275 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 100,990 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket snapped needs welding on

Pass 14 Jun 2016 96,210 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 96,268 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 91,030 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 91,029 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 84,877 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 74,625 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 74,625 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 64,076 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 61,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 53,699 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 53,697 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2010 43,422 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)

management light on

slight play o/s steering

Pass 10 Jun 2009 32,064 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,175 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 22,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 13,496 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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HD04 EUP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 HD04 EUP, 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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HD04 EUP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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