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HG04 UHB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,640 mi
Last recorded131,640 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 UHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 131,640 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

injector blow - fumes in engine bay

Pass 9 Mar 2019 124,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 124,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 121,154 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 121,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 102,655 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 114,727 miles

front tyres worn on outside edge.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 114,727 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres worn on outside edge.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 107,805 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 107,805 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 100,456 miles

centre exhaust clamp cracked.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 100,456 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre exhaust clamp cracked.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 93,789 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine drive belt perished.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,379 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

drive belt perished. o/s/f tyre bold on edges.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,507 miles

full length underbody shields fitted restricted view of various components

Pass 10 Mar 2010 74,189 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 66,270 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,089 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 52,425 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn + o/s/f inner brake pad low

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 UHB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UHB, 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 UHB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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