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HG04 DYS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

83,133 mi
Last recorded83,133 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 DYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 83,133 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 78,300 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 76,277 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 74,983 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 73,107 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 71,232 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 69,731 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 67,907 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 66,046 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 64,023 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 62,179 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 60,190 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 57,699 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,320 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,084 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,388 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 23 Apr 2010 48,429 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,942 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on the outer edges

Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2007 20,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

n/s/r tyre tread area cracking up

Fail 5 Apr 2007 20,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

n/s/r tyre tread area cracking up

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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HG04 DYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HG04 DYS, 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 HG04 DYS?

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What year was HG04 DYS registered?

HG04 DYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is HG04 DYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG04 DYS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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