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HV04 WZD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

20,226 mi
Last recorded20,226 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 20,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close worn edge and perished 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2026 20,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close worn edge and perished 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 20,157 miles

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

service overdue

Pass 11 Oct 2023 19,588 miles

"A" service 730 days overdue

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 18,558 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 16,984 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 16,984 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2020 15,918 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 14,145 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 11,873 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 10,621 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 9,737 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 9,305 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 9,033 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 8,908 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 8,398 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 7,654 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 6,479 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 5,645 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 4,786 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 3,595 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 WZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WZD, 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 WZD registered?

HV04 WZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is HV04 WZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV04 WZD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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