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HN04 WLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

164,470 mi
Last recorded164,470 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 WLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 164,470 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 161,845 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 16 Oct 2019 156,714 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 151,057 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 139,078 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 130,341 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Oct 2016 130,341 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2015 121,005 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 121,005 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2014 112,756 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 112,756 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 105,577 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 100,157 miles

front torque strut bushes starting to split

o/s front cross strut bush starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Apr 2012 94,073 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 86,418 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 77,248 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 67,234 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 59,838 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 50,283 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 WLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WLJ, 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 WLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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