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HT04 GWC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,233 mi
Last recorded141,233 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 141,233 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 141,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 124,995 miles

front brake pads are low

Fail 20 Dec 2022 124,994 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front brake pads are low

Pass 20 Dec 2021 111,174 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears are close limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 111,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears are close limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 102,388 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on edges

Fail 21 Dec 2020 102,387 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jan 2020 95,125 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 83,519 miles

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2018 83,519 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2018 117,873 miles

both front tyres are wearing on outer edge

front inner brake pads look low

under trays are fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2018 117,873 miles

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on outer edge

front inner brake pads look low

under trays are fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 106,680 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

osr nsr coil springs unable to fully insp lower section as restricted view

Fail 4 Jan 2017 106,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

osr nsr coil springs unable to fully insp lower section as restricted view

Pass 26 Aug 2015 99,187 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 94,538 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 87,603 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 75,331 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,972 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

footbrake/handbrake travel getting low

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,353 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished

o/s/f tyre wearing thin

Pass 5 Jul 2009 28,607 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 17,434 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 17,434 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GWC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 HT04 GWC, 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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HT04 GWC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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