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HK04 GZW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,151 mi
Last recorded138,151 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 138,151 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 138,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 137,808 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

under-side has body trims restricting inspection of some components

Pass 12 Jan 2023 111,768 miles

general age related under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2022 109,900 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 108,524 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 108,524 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 103,295 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 90,934 miles

front suspension bushes slightly worn

Fail 27 Jul 2018 90,934 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front suspension bushes slightly worn

Pass 20 Jul 2017 84,073 miles

parking brake antislip missing

Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,559 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 54,021 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 43,166 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 43,117 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 34,803 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 9 Jul 2012 32,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,220 miles

n/s sill cover/jacking point damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,331 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,775 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 21,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2008 18,476 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 15,391 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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HK04 GZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HK04 GZW, 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 GZW registered?

HK04 GZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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