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HT04 VBZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,422 mi
Last recorded153,422 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 153,422 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 139,347 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 139,346 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 132,060 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 132,058 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 122,900 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer wall is worn

Pass 30 Jul 2020 111,428 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 111,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 100,653 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 87,165 miles

Rear tyres close to wear limit

Pass 27 Jul 2017 79,703 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 76,112 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,107 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,915 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 52,649 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,418 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 47,330 miles

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

wear to nearisde front tyre on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2010 41,206 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 34,524 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,994 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 27,925 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 22,014 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 VBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

HT04 VBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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