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HS04 LCK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,608 mi
Last recorded196,608 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 LCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 196,608 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 186,248 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 182,923 miles

Offside front jacking block missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 182,917 miles

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

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

Offside front jacking block missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 176,017 miles

offside front jacking block missing

Fail 18 May 2013 175,880 miles

Nearside 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)

offside front jacking block missing

Pass 9 May 2012 159,430 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 138,680 miles

Offside rear tyre 2.8mm....Nearside rear tyre 2.2mm

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

offside front jacking block missing

Pass 3 Jun 2010 115,085 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 91,204 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 76,822 miles

both front radius arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 8 Jun 2007 55,232 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 55,232 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 LCK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LCK, 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 LCK registered?

HS04 LCK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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The MOT history for HS04 LCK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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