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HF04 CLN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,412 mi
Last recorded116,412 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 CLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 116,412 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 114,183 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 112,617 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 111,450 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 109,743 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 109,706 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 105,256 miles

Front 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))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 105,226 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 102,885 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 102,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside headlight dip beam aim outside limits (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 90,640 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 85,502 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 83,354 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 79,677 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 63,684 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,851 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,078 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 43,261 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 36,720 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,502 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 23,414 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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HF04 CLN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HF04 CLN, 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 HF04 CLN registered?

HF04 CLN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is HF04 CLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF04 CLN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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