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HG04 NKS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

110,805 mi
Last recorded110,805 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 NKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 110,805 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 105,804 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust corroded surface (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 105,546 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust corroded surface (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 97,731 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 97,604 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 93,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 88,858 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 85,587 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,422 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,899 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,478 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 67,204 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,992 miles

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s mirror indicator cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2014 42,833 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,689 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 37,181 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,834 miles

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

Offside front tyre is split around the inner side wall

Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,095 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,122 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,067 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 18,376 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 NKS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 NKS, 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 NKS registered?

HG04 NKS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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