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HT04 YNR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

25,098 mi
Last recorded25,098 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 YNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 25,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 21,437 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2024 21,437 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2023 21,424 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2023 21,409 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2022 20,891 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2021 19,910 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 19,027 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 19,027 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 17,876 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 16,957 miles

undertray

Pass 12 Dec 2016 14,284 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 12,011 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 11,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 11,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 11,373 miles

under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 11,189 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 11,000 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 10,627 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 10,104 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 7 Jul 2008 9,675 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 9,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sligh damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 11 Jul 2007 9,022 miles

sligh damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

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 YNR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YNR, 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 YNR registered?

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

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