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HJ04 VTV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

205,896 mi
Last recorded205,896 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 VTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 205,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 204,442 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 204,438 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 203,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

front exhaust mounting detached

Fail 22 Jun 2021 203,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 199,399 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 199,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 191,490 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 191,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 185,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 184,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 179,421 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 171,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 162,055 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 154,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light staying on

off side rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 18 Jun 2014 153,218 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 143,917 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 132,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 115,000 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 115,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 98,889 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,725 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 797,012 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 72,207 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 63,079 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,272 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 58,272 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 VTV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VTV, 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 VTV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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