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HT04 LBG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,930 mi
Last recorded133,930 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 LBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 133,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 133,930 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 119,991 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 119,991 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 104,334 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust NOT insecure

rear number plate slightly water damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2013 104,332 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust NOT insecure

rear number plate slightly water damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2012 87,005 miles

headlamp aim adjusted during test

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

oil leak

rear brake pads worn

Pass 24 Nov 2011 68,902 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2010 38,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 38,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front 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 19 May 2009 28,980 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2008 26,216 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

sills and underside of body covered by trims

Pass 11 May 2007 20,187 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

sills and underside of body covered by trims

Fail 11 May 2007 20,187 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

sills and underside of body covered by trims

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 LBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LBG, 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 LBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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