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HS04 TRX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

197,546 mi
Last recorded197,546 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 197,546 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 195,407 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 192,934 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 192,934 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 190,545 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 190,545 miles

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 188,704 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 187,173 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 187,173 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 184,746 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 184,746 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 181,806 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 181,806 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 178,965 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 166,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 154,572 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 140,598 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 125,032 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 108,504 miles

esp light on

Pass 13 Jul 2011 95,048 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 95,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 82,676 miles

front pads wearing low....(appear to be on limit!)

o/s/r tyre low to 1.6mm..

Pass 4 Aug 2009 69,703 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 69,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 59,074 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2007 45,330 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 TRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 TRX, 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 TRX registered?

HS04 TRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2004.

Is HS04 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS04 TRX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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