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HJ04 FKK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,321 mi
Last recorded29,321 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 FKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 29,321 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 29,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 29,274 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 29,026 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 28,820 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,645 miles

Offside front and offside rear tyres have evidence of fouling on inside sidewall, unable to replicate on test

Pass 13 Mar 2018 28,445 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 27,992 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,289 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some compnents

Pass 13 Mar 2015 26,649 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 24,971 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 23,409 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 22,000 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 20,122 miles

rear tyres on 2mm tread \nsf tyre wearing on outer tread edge

Pass 30 Mar 2010 17,973 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 14,304 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 11,238 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 6,681 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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HJ04 FKK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HJ04 FKK, 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 HJ04 FKK registered?

HJ04 FKK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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The MOT history for HJ04 FKK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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