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HT04 YNS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

569,065 mi
Last recorded569,065 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 569,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 269,058 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 152,767 miles

Both head light lens poor, slightly affecting beam image

Nearside turn signal showing error message, outside operation ok

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect condition of all brake pipes reference applied protective coating

Fail 11 Sep 2018 152,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Both head light lens poor, slightly affecting beam image

Nearside turn signal showing error message, outside operation ok

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect condition of all brake pipes reference applied protective coating

Pass 14 Sep 2017 134,899 miles

Both headlight lens in poor condition

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspect rear shockabsorbers to be faulty

Fail 12 Sep 2017 134,899 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Both headlight lens in poor condition

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspect rear shockabsorbers to be faulty

Pass 9 Sep 2016 117,469 miles

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 117,468 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 105,020 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 105,011 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 97,940 miles

Oil leak

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

advise full undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,898 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 71,511 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 56,935 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 56,882 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 43,810 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 37,840 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 31,174 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 25,212 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 YNS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YNS, 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 YNS registered?

HT04 YNS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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