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HS04 EHC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,935 mi
Last recorded183,935 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 EHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 183,935 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 183,935 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2021 175,120 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 169,271 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 162,783 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,372 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 145,273 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 136,615 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 129,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2015 129,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 74,334 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 68,823 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 63,696 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 58,756 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 58,756 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 54,222 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 54,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,011 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,571 miles

front no plate loose

Pass 28 Jun 2007 27,709 miles

Front castor and cambre bushes perished slightly.

Stone chips in screen.

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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HS04 EHC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HS04 EHC, 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 HS04 EHC registered?

HS04 EHC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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