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HG04 UEK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,998 mi
Last recorded119,998 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2018 119,998 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2017 112,241 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Parking brakes 43 % , nearside lower performance

Brakes ; Rear brake pads appear low ?

Drivers view ; Screen washers require attention

Note ; Noise during parking brake test

Note ; Noise from offside rear on wheel rotation , suspect brakes , parking brake shoes related

Suspension ; Nearside front lower rearward arm has play in ball joint

Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 24 Aug 2016 105,051 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,237 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 84,741 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 81,172 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 76,989 miles

brake pad warning indicator on! brake pads all ok!

Pass 19 Aug 2011 69,044 miles

N/S/F tyre low on edge and split.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,236 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,031 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,293 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 24 Aug 2007 28,030 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,522 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 UEK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UEK, 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 UEK registered?

HG04 UEK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is HG04 UEK safe to buy?

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