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HS04 FWH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,932 mi
Last recorded183,932 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 FWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 183,932 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 166,844 miles

Engine cover + under trays fitted at time of test

Engine mounts showing signs of wear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Wiper blades smearing

Fail 25 Aug 2015 166,837 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Camber (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover + under trays fitted at time of test

Engine mounts showing signs of wear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both barrel bushes (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades smearing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 150,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 150,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

V-belt cracked.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 133,448 miles

sighs of surface corrosion on o/s/r cross axle brake pipe.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 133,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sighs of surface corrosion on o/s/r cross axle brake pipe.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 119,780 miles

surface corrosion on rear cross axle.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 106,829 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 96,835 miles

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

front brake discs worn - suggest replacement next pad change

Pass 16 Dec 2009 83,743 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 83,743 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 67,424 miles

23% front brake imbalance

Fail 28 Aug 2008 67,424 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 52,106 miles

o/s/f tyre tread very low 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 FWH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FWH, 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 FWH registered?

HS04 FWH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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