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HN04 HHW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

185,700 mi
Last recorded185,700 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 185,700 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 182,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 182,448 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 175,935 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 164,697 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 21 May 2019 152,990 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

N/S/F/ LOWER BALL JOINT ARM SLIGHT PLAY

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 22 May 2018 138,361 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 138,361 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 131,469 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 131,465 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 118,032 miles

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

fluctuation on rear brakes

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2016 118,029 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre/rear mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of n/s main brake pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of o/s main brake pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

fluctuation on rear brakes

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2015 105,643 miles

engine covers and under trays are fitted on this vehicle

rust on both rear coil springs

Fail 26 Sep 2015 129,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

under trays fitted on this vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2015 103,029 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 98,598 miles

CORROSION IN PROGRES

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,192 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 89,534 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 84,559 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 78,300 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 70,716 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 62,471 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 52,127 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 HHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HHW, 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 HHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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