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HT04 GUW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,000 mi
Last recorded53,000 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 GUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 53,000 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 52,452 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 51,870 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 50,725 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 49,502 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 48,643 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 47,687 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 46,104 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 44,378 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 42,087 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,588 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 39,659 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 37,212 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,444 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,570 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,100 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 26,246 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,409 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 17,097 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 GUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GUW, 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 GUW registered?

HT04 GUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is HT04 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT04 GUW shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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