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HK04 EPF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

195,218 mi
Last recorded195,218 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 EPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 195,218 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 186,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 178,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 171,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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Pass 25 Jan 2016 162,120 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 156,047 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 147,081 miles

195/65/15 N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 135,031 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 123,909 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 123,886 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 114,191 miles

(1) engine bay section noisey possible tensnor or pully bearing

engine omiting black smoke when reveing

Pass 24 Apr 2010 109,936 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 105,231 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 101,132 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 89,995 miles

Front 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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HK04 EPF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HK04 EPF, 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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What year was HK04 EPF registered?

HK04 EPF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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