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HJ04 VSV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,596 mi
Last recorded100,596 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 100,596 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 100,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 95,364 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 May 2019 95,321 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 90,943 miles

front discs worn

Fail 18 Apr 2018 90,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs worn

Pass 6 May 2017 84,278 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 78,038 miles
Pass 3 May 2015 72,959 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 67,578 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 66,724 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,027 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 62,027 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,520 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,299 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)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 11 Mar 2011 52,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,275 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,358 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 40,358 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,308 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,445 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 VSV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VSV, 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 VSV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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