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HN04 XUG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

166,661 mi
Last recorded166,661 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 166,661 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All front and back (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 161,230 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 147,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 139,810 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 132,557 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 123,433 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2015 114,597 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 105,841 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 96,298 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 86,617 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2011 77,163 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 68,871 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 59,951 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 59,951 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,022 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,837 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 33,089 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 XUG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XUG, 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 XUG registered?

HN04 XUG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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