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HJ04 URW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,204 mi
Last recorded120,204 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 URW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 120,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 115,876 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 115,876 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 111,222 miles

offside front wing liner insecure & incomplete

Fail 31 Oct 2014 111,222 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake test not carried out due to loose friction lining OSR

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

Offside Front wing liner insecure & incomplete

Pass 30 Sep 2013 103,122 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 103,122 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 89,910 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 74,569 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 65,445 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres are worn outside edges

Pass 29 May 2009 57,972 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 54,462 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 54,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 41,054 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 URW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HJ04 URW, 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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HJ04 URW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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