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HD04 XAE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,091 mi
Last recorded73,091 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 73,091 miles

Nearside Front wing slightly damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2018 73,058 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 73,057 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 70,280 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 65,383 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 59,725 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 52,814 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,808 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 45,292 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,988 miles

engine covers fitted

rear discs slightly pitted

side sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,288 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,138 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

cut in nearside rear tyre not deep enough too reach cords or plys

engine covers fitted

side sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,803 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 16,660 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 XAE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XAE, 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

How do I check the history of HD04 XAE?

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What year was HD04 XAE registered?

HD04 XAE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is HD04 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD04 XAE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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