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HJ04 YVX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,284 mi
Last recorded29,284 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 YVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 29,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including rear suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 28,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 26,909 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 25,403 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 23,601 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 22,007 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 21,103 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 20,287 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 18,967 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 18,008 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 17,487 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,355 miles

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

engine light is on.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 15,491 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 14,850 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 14,145 miles

Engine warning light on.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,424 miles

Front tyre treads starting to crack due to age

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 11,494 miles

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

Slight damage to N/S front tyre outer sidewall but not through to cords

Some LED's on third brake light not working

Pass 25 Feb 2009 10,353 miles

N/S/F Tyre starting to crack in tread pattern and has deep cut in sidewall.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 9,035 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 7,754 miles

N/S/F Tyre outer sidewall has a deep cut.[been curbed]

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 YVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YVX, 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 YVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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