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HS04 WHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

184,153 mi
Last recorded184,153 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 WHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 184,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 184,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 179,816 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Fail 7 Sep 2022 179,813 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Oct 2021 175,655 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 175,653 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 173,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 171,693 miles

Near side rear brake makes a noise when rotated, advise removing disc and taking a look

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2019 171,693 miles

Near side rear brake makes a noise when rotated, advise removing disc and taking a look

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

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 165,114 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 165,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 154,750 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 140,677 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 133,153 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 125,408 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 117,766 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 110,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 110,547 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 101,978 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 101,903 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 91,348 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 91,348 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 81,134 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 72,621 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 62,511 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 WHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS04 WHJ registered?

HS04 WHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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