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HN04 FTA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,442 mi
Last recorded160,442 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 160,442 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 153,889 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 150,142 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 138,211 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 138,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 129,985 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 129,981 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 124,199 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 115,522 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 106,633 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 94,773 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 83,551 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 73,588 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 73,588 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 59,318 miles

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

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

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 FTA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FTA, 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 FTA registered?

HN04 FTA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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