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HS04 EHF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,177 mi
Last recorded133,177 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 EHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 133,177 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 97,291 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 97,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 95,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge + Cut in side wall (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 95,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge + Cut in side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into brake flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 91,621 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

no smoke print out vehicle reading 0.04k vehicle to clean

rear park brake passed reading 16%

Pass 17 Nov 2014 84,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 84,074 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 71,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges and nearin g limits

Fail 22 Oct 2013 71,498 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges and nearin g limits

Pass 7 Nov 2012 61,470 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 61,470 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 53,682 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,743 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,548 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 30,684 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 30,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 26,623 miles

offside front tyre worn very low on outer edge

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 EHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HS04 EHF, 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 EHF registered?

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

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