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HN04 AOB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,777 mi
Last recorded34,777 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 AOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 34,777 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 33,336 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Centre tread area

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 32,006 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2023 30,450 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 30,450 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 15 Jul 2022 28,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 16 Jul 2021 27,638 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 27,638 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 27,019 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 25,164 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 23,765 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 22,447 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 20,977 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 20,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 19,852 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 18,652 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 17,585 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 17,585 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 16,417 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,869 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 13,118 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 11,163 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,481 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 7,259 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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HN04 AOB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HN04 AOB, 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 HN04 AOB registered?

HN04 AOB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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