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HT04 GUJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,979 mi
Last recorded179,979 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 GUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 179,979 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2023 171,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 166,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 160,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 155,202 miles

Indicator switch insecure slightly loose at fixing (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 155,165 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure slightly loose at fixing (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 152,103 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 152,044 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 146,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 141,428 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 133,665 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 133,626 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 124,759 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 114,807 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 102,147 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 88,244 miles

engine check light on

Pass 3 Aug 2011 76,375 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 60,364 miles

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 22 May 2009 49,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 38,097 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 32,537 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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HT04 GUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HT04 GUJ, 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 HT04 GUJ registered?

HT04 GUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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