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HY04 WLR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,612 mi
Last recorded88,612 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 WLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 88,612 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 80,810 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 80,810 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 77,506 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 63,884 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 63,883 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 53,357 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 53,261 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 52,677 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing in tread areas

light corrosion emerging on front and rear brake discs

Fail 4 Jul 2019 52,677 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing in tread areas

light corrosion emerging on front and rear brake discs

Pass 28 Feb 2017 52,530 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 50,726 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,289 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 46,776 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,832 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 41,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,635 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,639 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,017 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 18,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 13,227 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 WLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WLR, 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 HY04 WLR registered?

HY04 WLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is HY04 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY04 WLR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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