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HN04 KPU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

216,554 mi
Last recorded216,554 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 216,554 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 189,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 189,531 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 160,705 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 135,554 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 117,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 112,362 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 112,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 98,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 98,094 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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)

o/s/f ride height bracket broke

o/s/f sensor loose

Pass 13 Apr 2011 82,348 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 82,338 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 69,113 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,430 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

misting of fluid on vehicle under tray but no visible signs of leaks during test

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,817 miles

Nearside front wing damage

Neaside front tyre small cut in sidewall

Offside front bumper damage

Pass 29 Mar 2007 43,823 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 43,823 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1 x nearside front washer partially blocked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front no.plate deteriorated,watermarked.

nearside front wing damaged

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 KPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KPU, 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 KPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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