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HG04 UVM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,902 mi
Last recorded74,902 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 UVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 74,902 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2021 74,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2020 67,128 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear arm bushes perished

Fail 25 Jun 2020 67,124 miles

Front Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn joint up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear arm bushes perished

Pass 29 May 2019 58,497 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 58,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 52,312 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 52,274 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 46,308 miles

Nearside front tyre tread starting to peel and break up

Offside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2017 46,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre tread starting to peel and break up

Offside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 25 May 2016 43,416 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Offside rear tyre on 3mm and perished

Pass 30 Apr 2015 414,258 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 41,258 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

N/S front tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,150 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn down to 2mm on outer edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front door mirror glass slightly discoloured.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 38,481 miles

Both registration plates slightly deteriated

Nearside headlight aim slightly low but with-in tolerance

Unable to see various under bonnet and engine components due to plastic covers

Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2012 37,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 35,909 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2011 35,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,457 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 28,958 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 28,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,265 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 19,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,560 miles

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

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 UVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UVM, 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 UVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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