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HV04 DKX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,831 mi
Last recorded77,831 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 DKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 77,831 miles

chips on screen

n/s/r tyre close to limits

Fail 4 Feb 2015 77,831 miles

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

chips on screen

n/s/r tyre close to limits

Pass 20 Feb 2014 75,942 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,967 miles

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

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

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

gearbox sump gasket weeping fluid

o/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2011 69,831 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 69,831 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 66,603 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 63,282 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

Damage to nearside outer sill cover

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 59,701 miles

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

front brake discs lipped and worn

rear left plastic sill trim broken

Pass 3 Oct 2007 55,863 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 55,863 miles

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

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 10 Mar 2007 34,942 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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HV04 DKX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HV04 DKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV04 DKX registered?

HV04 DKX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is HV04 DKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV04 DKX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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