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HK04 PGX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,503 mi
Last recorded98,503 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 PGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 98,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 95,546 miles

exhaust mount broken

n/s/r tyre wearing

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight bind on rear wheels

Fail 15 Feb 2018 95,543 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust mount broken

n/s/r tyre wearing

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight bind on rear wheels

Pass 13 Feb 2017 90,550 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers smearing

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 90,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers smearing

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 83,478 miles

oil leak

play in front d bushes

play in rack arms

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight bind n/s/r wheel

undershields fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 77,556 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 71,973 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 68,892 miles

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

front offside tyre slight deterioreated

Pass 29 Jun 2012 62,192 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Jun 2011 54,644 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2010 46,668 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,103 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 39,093 miles

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

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

o.s.r.tyre braking up

Pass 25 Jul 2008 34,956 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 34,956 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 31,030 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 PGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PGX, 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 PGX registered?

HK04 PGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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