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HD04 EVC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

220,081 mi
Last recorded220,081 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 EVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 220,081 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 2 Aug 2019 215,268 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to n/s/r metal brake pipe

Pass 11 Aug 2018 209,462 miles

all brake hoses perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2017 203,272 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 196,514 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 192,384 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 187,439 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 181,205 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/f brake hose perished

Pass 2 Jun 2012 170,070 miles

N/S washer jet not hitting screen properly

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

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

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

One tone of horn starting to drop off

Fail 1 Jun 2012 170,068 miles

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

N/S washer jet not hitting screen properly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

One tone of horn starting to drop off

noise from rear axle upon roller brake test requires investigation - roller efficiency ok

Pass 3 Jun 2011 143,556 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 153,039 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 143,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 117,771 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 94,216 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 71,102 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 59,838 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 59,837 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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 EVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HD04 EVC, 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 HD04 EVC registered?

HD04 EVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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