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HK04 PKZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,768 mi
Last recorded121,768 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 121,768 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 112,823 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 111,585 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 110,588 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 109,838 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 108,629 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside Wearing on inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 107,620 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 104,357 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 100,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 96,838 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 16 Jun 2016 92,539 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 87,298 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is on 3mm wearing thin, has outer wear and a few cuts on the outer wall

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

Offside front tyre is on the cut on the outer wall

Offside rear tyre is on 3mm wearing thin

Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,256 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 66,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 66,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2012 59,450 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,291 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 46,518 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 46,518 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,780 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,484 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 22,123 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 PKZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PKZ, 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 PKZ registered?

HK04 PKZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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