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HT04 YNW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,629 mi
Last recorded174,629 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 174,629 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 174,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 166,743 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 166,700 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlight lens deteriorated

Offside Front Headlight lens deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 156,471 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 156,471 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 147,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 142,097 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 136,917 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 128,784 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 128,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

parking brake very little movement

Pass 7 Jan 2014 119,844 miles

both handbrakes binding on

nearside door mirror slightly loose

Pass 8 Jan 2013 111,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 104,886 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 104,872 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 98,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust mounting bracket corroded on rear section.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 96,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front disc's lipped / worn

Pass 25 Jun 2009 85,877 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 73,404 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 59,682 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 YNW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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