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HN04 BDE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,463 mi
Last recorded139,463 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 BDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 139,463 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 139,463 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 136,279 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 134,233 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 132,342 miles

engin cover + under tray fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 129,182 miles

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

under ttrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2017 127,184 miles

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

unmder trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 125,224 miles

slight cracking on nearside front tyre side wall

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 123,191 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 118,541 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 118,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 96,726 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 68,214 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,152 miles

Advise front discs very worn

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)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 49,066 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,066 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 39,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,089 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 23,641 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 BDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BDE, 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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HN04 BDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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