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HT04 GWK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,009 mi
Last recorded170,009 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 GWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 170,009 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe, inner sills, subframe, suspension component's corroded

parking brake weak

Fail 24 Mar 2025 170,009 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe, inner sills, subframe, suspension component's corroded

parking brake weak

Pass 10 Jan 2024 163,006 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side brake pipe & some suspension component's corroded all

slight play in steering joints

Fail 9 Jan 2024 163,006 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side brake pipe & some suspension component's corroded all

slight play in steering joints

Pass 11 Jan 2023 155,600 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle components, brake pipe both side, fuel pipe all slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 12 Jan 2022 150,850 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 150,849 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 145,124 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 145,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 139,333 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 134,622 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 127,117 miles

Front Outer Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 118,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake hose starting to crack

Offside Front Seat belt starting to fray

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake hose starting to crack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 118,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 110,260 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 99,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 87,721 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

exhaust centre section has a hanger broken but still supported

nearside side repeater lense broken

parking brake application pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Dec 2012 78,655 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 78,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 68,688 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 68,685 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2010 54,726 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 54,726 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 38,478 miles

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

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 corrosion on front and rear brake disc,s

Pass 26 May 2009 35,148 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 29,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

refitted rubber on handbrake pedal

Pass 23 May 2007 25,383 miles

advises as original test

Fail 21 May 2007 25,377 miles

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

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)

n/s/r seatbelt not checked child seat fitted

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 GWK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GWK, 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 GWK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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