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HY04 FCA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,637 mi
Last recorded131,637 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 FCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 131,637 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside wing mirror glass distorted

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both / close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 131,637 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides hand brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside wing mirror glass distorted

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both / close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 127,825 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 115,487 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 115,478 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 109,183 miles

cracks in front windscreen

rear brake hoses perishing

Fail 4 Feb 2021 109,179 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

rear brake hoses perishing

cracks in front windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2020 104,381 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 104,380 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 95,411 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 87,091 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 79,530 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 72,574 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 67,398 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 64,596 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 56,685 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,007 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,733 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,318 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 22,139 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 14,960 miles

underbody shields fitted entire length of vehicle!

Pass 14 Mar 2007 12,235 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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HY04 FCA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HY04 FCA, 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 HY04 FCA registered?

HY04 FCA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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