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HJ04 VTK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,223 mi
Last recorded108,223 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 108,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 108,222 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 103,147 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 103,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front and rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front and rear most (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 98,722 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion front to rear

Pass 22 Oct 2022 93,730 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion front to rear

Fail 22 Oct 2022 93,725 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion front to rear

Fail 29 Jan 2021 93,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 93,689 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear light cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 91,478 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front discs are worn

both headlamp beam patterns are poor

slight play in both front wheel bearing

Fail 22 Jul 2019 91,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front discs are worn

both headlamp beam patterns are poor

slight play in both front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2018 85,923 miles

Offside Front seat belt is fraying

all front lower arm bushes perishing and worn

both front brake discs are very worn

both front brake flexy hoses perishing

both front tyres are wearing low on the inner edges

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Jul 2018 85,923 miles

Exhaust system insecure two mounts one front and one rear rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front seat belt is fraying

all front lower arm bushes perishing and worn

both front brake discs are very worn

both front brake flexy hoses perishing

both front tyres are wearing low on the inner edges

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jul 2017 80,224 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs are worn

front exhaust mount is a little rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,583 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

center exhaust mount is missing

front exhaust mount is quite rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2016 73,584 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

center exhaust mount is missing

engine managment light is on

front exhaust mount is quite rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jul 2015 66,970 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust is a little rusty

slight play in the o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,069 miles

both front too rear brake pipes are a little rusty

both rear tyres are wearing low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,496 miles

center exhaust mount is quite rusty

slight play in the o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 11 Jul 2013 55,496 miles

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

center exhaust mount is quite rusty

slight play in the o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,992 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,367 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 38,367 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 32,702 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 30,824 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 25,408 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,418 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 VTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VTK, 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 VTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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