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HN04 ZXH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,910 mi
Last recorded35,910 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 ZXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 35,910 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 35,910 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 35,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 28,727 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 28,063 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 27,489 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 27,172 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Jan 2019 26,703 miles

under rays fitted.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 26,457 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 26,095 miles

Engine overs and under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 25,770 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 25,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Jan 2014 25,212 miles

O/s/front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2013 24,716 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 24,490 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2012 24,487 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2011 24,086 miles

Both rear tyre sidewall slight seperation

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 23,363 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 21,540 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 21,540 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 19,676 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 17,443 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 ZXH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZXH, 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 ZXH registered?

HN04 ZXH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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The MOT history for HN04 ZXH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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