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HD04 NGV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,334 mi
Last recorded103,334 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 103,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 102,648 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 102,123 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 102,123 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 101,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 100,299 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 99,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 98,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 98,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORT

Pass 22 Aug 2019 97,030 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 95,122 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 92,677 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 92,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,673 miles

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

car starting to get rusty on the under side could do with a wax oil

Pass 30 Jul 2015 86,074 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 80,693 miles

H speed rated winter tyres fitted to all wheels

Fail 23 May 2014 80,693 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

H speed rated winter tyres fitted to all wheels

Pass 30 May 2013 74,295 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 67,042 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,128 miles

both front inner cross strut bushes deteriorated splitting out.

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2010 53,090 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,008 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 45,008 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,942 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 27,998 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 NGV 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 80%.

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 NGV, 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 NGV registered?

HD04 NGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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