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HN04 KHG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,798 mi
Last recorded87,798 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 KHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 87,798 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 87,790 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discolouring (3.3 (b) (i))

headlight lenses discoloured

rear subframe and suspension arms corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2024 86,394 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 84,792 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 84,792 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 83,498 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 79,982 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 76,022 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 76,022 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 74,136 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 74,135 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 66,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 57,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 57,231 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 49,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 39,085 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 27,595 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2013 23,163 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,078 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 14,760 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 13,142 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 11,187 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 8,649 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 KHG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KHG, 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 KHG registered?

HN04 KHG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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