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HT04 GWL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,696 mi
Last recorded69,696 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 69,696 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 69,476 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 62,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn bald, and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn bald, and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 62,017 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges worn, and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges worn bald, and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn bald, and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn bald, and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 58,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 50,291 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 50,278 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2017 48,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2016 45,581 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2016 45,581 miles

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

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 tyre worn on edges.

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2016 42,665 miles

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

Under tray fitted obscuring viewing of some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 39,863 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 37,420 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 15,743 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 32,855 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 31,090 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 28,026 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 26,032 miles

nearside front tyre inner wall has a cut but not deep enough to expose cords/ply

Fail 10 Jan 2009 26,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front tyre outer wall has a cut but not deep enough to expose cords/ply

Pass 3 Jan 2008 21,386 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 GWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GWL, 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 GWL registered?

HT04 GWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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