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HN04 EAJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,336 mi
Last recorded165,336 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 EAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 165,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 163,771 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 160,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake flexi hose slightly perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covers fitted

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

offside obligatory mirror deteriorated but provides view to the rear

outer sill covers and undertray fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2018 160,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake flexi hose slightly perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covers fitted

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

offside obligatory mirror deteriorated but provides view to the rear

outer sill covers and undertray fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2017 155,849 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance door mirror lens (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine bay covers fitted

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2017 155,849 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance door mirror lens (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine bay covers fitted

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2016 147,426 miles

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

oil leak

outer sills fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 136,378 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 136,378 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 124,543 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 109,533 miles

rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 91,628 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 83,218 miles

front tyres worn on edges. slight play o/s/f drop link.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,895 miles

breather pipe split at manifold. front discs worn.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 64,414 miles

rear tyres worn on edges. rear pads low. front discs worn. engine idle speed fast.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 52,906 miles

rear tyres at 3mm.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 42,836 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 42,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,308 miles

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

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 EAJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HN04 EAJ, 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 EAJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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