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HK04 HBC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,650 mi
Last recorded143,650 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 HBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 143,650 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 143,650 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 134,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 245/40-17 (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2018 128,150 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Apr 2018 128,052 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 122,708 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has small lump on sidewall

Screen damaged

Temporary repair to bonnet release/catch

Under body covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2017 122,664 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has small lump on sidewall

Screen damaged

Temporary repair to bonnet release/catch

Under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 113,644 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on edge-secondary tread

Pass 15 Apr 2015 102,607 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust steady bracket broken

rear brake pads about 90% worn

signs of minor deterioration to suspension bushes etc

Pass 6 May 2014 95,274 miles

exhaust steady bracket broken

signs of minor deterioration to suspension bushes etc

Pass 25 Apr 2013 85,972 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2012 76,823 miles

minor damage to windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,614 miles

minor chipping to windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on edge-secondary tread

slight signs of deterioration to number plates

Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,316 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,227 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,731 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 33,857 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 33,853 miles

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

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 HBC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HBC, 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 HBC registered?

HK04 HBC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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