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HG04 VEU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,144 mi
Last recorded189,144 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 VEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 189,144 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 188,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 8 Nov 2016 173,021 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 173,018 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

presenter adviced

Pass 13 Oct 2015 154,019 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 154,011 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 139,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 129,960 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 100,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2011 75,987 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 72,001 miles

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

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

small crack in left mirror indicator

Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,547 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,905 miles

Advise rear number plate slightly delaminated.

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,343 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,151 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VEU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

HG04 VEU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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