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HV04 FFB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,529 mi
Last recorded89,529 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 FFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 89,529 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 89,529 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 87,342 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 84,720 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 80,480 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 76,719 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 76,709 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 70,553 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside & nearside headlamp aims on high limit

transmission oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,065 miles

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

exhaust mounts deteriated

Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,222 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 61,222 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,173 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,778 miles

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

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

reset offside & nearside washer jet aims

Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,663 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,822 miles

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

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

bonnet release requires attension

bonnet safety catch requires attension

offside & nearside wipers require replacing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,180 miles

o/s wiper requires replaing

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,195 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 21,169 miles

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

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

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

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 FFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FFB, 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 HV04 FFB registered?

HV04 FFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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