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HG04 GNV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,190 mi
Last recorded177,190 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 GNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 177,190 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 163,113 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 150,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 149,809 miles

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

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2017 143,327 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 138,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 129,503 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 129,503 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 117,757 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

strong smell of diesel engine bay , undertray damp not see leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 117,757 miles

strong smell of diesel engine bay , undertray damp not see leak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 105,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 81,834 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 65,354 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 22 Feb 2011 57,279 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,596 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

near side rear tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Fail 15 Feb 2010 47,579 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

near side rear tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2009 34,271 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 20,167 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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HG04 GNV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HG04 GNV, 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 HG04 GNV registered?

HG04 GNV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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