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HS04 SYR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,607 mi
Last recorded115,607 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 SYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 115,607 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 104,205 miles

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Pass 16 Mar 2021 78,613 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 78,418 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 27 Feb 2020 71,386 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 62,371 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 62,367 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central centre exhaust support bracket broken away from pipe

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2018 59,993 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 51,520 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2016 48,784 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 48,777 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken not holding down in place (3.1.5)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads worn thin

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2015 46,450 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 44,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 40,997 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 38,840 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,430 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 32,199 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight cut in o/s/r tyre advise

Pass 23 Aug 2008 27,452 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Sep 2007 23,439 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 SYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SYR, 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 SYR registered?

HS04 SYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 2004.

Is HS04 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS04 SYR shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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