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HG04 GNY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,524 mi
Last recorded86,524 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 GNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 86,524 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2020 85,585 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 84,269 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 82,774 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,270 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 77,476 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,393 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes becoming slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,663 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 66,389 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 66,389 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 65,777 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 65,777 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,291 miles

front discs worn

rear tyres wearing thin inside edges

Fail 1 Mar 2012 62,291 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front discs worn

rear tyres wearing thin inside edges

Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,347 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,910 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,370 miles

Appears to be very slight wear and movement starting at front w/bearings

Front inner b/pads appear abit low

Rear tyre getting low on tread abit

Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,317 miles

Registration plates fitted to this vehucle are not standard. Changes in legistation will make these items illegal.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,220 miles

rear tyres becoming low on tread

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 GNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GNY, 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 GNY registered?

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

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The MOT history for HG04 GNY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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