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HT04 GVA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,904 mi
Last recorded109,904 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 109,904 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 99,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 87,656 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 69,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear outer arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 59,695 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,177 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,040 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)

slight lump to o/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 31 May 2013 40,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

slight lump to o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 29 May 2012 37,297 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 37,297 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,599 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 29,822 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,894 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 23,396 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 20,218 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 GVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GVA, 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 GVA registered?

HT04 GVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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