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HT04 LBK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,305 mi
Last recorded178,305 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 178,305 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2015 164,674 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 148,453 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 148,453 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 132,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 132,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 117,911 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 100,860 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Some free play in front wheel bearings

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 76,396 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 59,874 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 42,061 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 42,061 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2007 27,879 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edge

parking brake lever near to full travel when applied

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 LBK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LBK, 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 LBK registered?

HT04 LBK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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The MOT history for HT04 LBK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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