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HG04 HDV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,677 mi
Last recorded107,677 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 HDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 107,677 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 104,742 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 104,223 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 104,208 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 101,961 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 May 2019 101,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 98,191 miles

both rear tires are starting to perrish

Pass 9 May 2017 93,970 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 2 May 2017 93,952 miles

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

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

Nearside main beam image looks incorrect

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2016 89,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,281 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,828 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 16 Apr 2013 73,491 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,249 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 63,680 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 54,634 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 54,634 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 45,282 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,208 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 31,208 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,984 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 HDV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HDV, 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 HDV registered?

HG04 HDV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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The MOT history for HG04 HDV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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