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HG04 HEV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

200,004 mi
Last recorded200,004 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 HEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2019 200,004 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 194,490 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 185,018 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 174,416 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 174,413 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases gasket leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 142,915 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 142,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 100,738 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 82,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underbody covers fitted on complete vehicle.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 82,547 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underbody covers fitted on complete vehicle.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 71,019 miles

N/S front tyre4 low on outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2011 59,477 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 47,788 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 36,623 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 24,155 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 13,572 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 HEV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HEV, 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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HG04 HEV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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