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HS04 HZY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

125,486 mi
Last recorded125,486 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 HZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 125,486 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2024 124,552 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 123,870 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 123,166 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 122,287 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 120,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 116,900 miles

Offside Front Upper anti roll drop link slight split

Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 111,831 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 107,992 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 107,992 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 104,741 miles

Offside Rear TYRE WALL DAMAGED

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Dec 2016 104,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear TYRE WALL DAMAGED

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 99,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,037 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 91,998 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 85,573 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 79,697 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 75,190 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,006 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,595 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 49,534 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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HS04 HZY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HZY, 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 HZY registered?

HS04 HZY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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The MOT history for HS04 HZY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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