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HV04 WYU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,302 mi
Last recorded144,302 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 WYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 144,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 144,282 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated handle broken (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 138,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm forward bush contaminated with oil from intercooler pipe weep

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from intercooler/pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 132,659 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 132,653 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 121,301 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 113,635 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 107,282 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 100,561 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 93,838 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 84,231 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 84,231 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 78,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,919 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,293 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 65,293 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,303 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 43,218 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 43,218 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,805 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 24,854 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight 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 WYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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The MOT history for HV04 WYU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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