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HT04 VBU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,613 mi
Last recorded121,613 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 VBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 121,613 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 121,613 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 114,872 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 107,635 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 59,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 94,212 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 87,240 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 79,029 miles

front tyres heavily worn on outer edges & cracking on tread

Pass 19 Nov 2009 74,841 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres perished

Pass 19 Nov 2008 70,203 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 60,393 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 48,494 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 VBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

HT04 VBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is HT04 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT04 VBU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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