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WR04 HKW

2004 Mercedes-benz 240

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

55,595 mi
Last recorded55,595 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 24079,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 HKW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 55,595 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 55,397 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 55,330 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 52,128 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 50,672 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 49,840 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 48,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 48,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear exhaust hanger brackets snapped

Pass 21 Jun 2016 47,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 45,007 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 42,661 miles

Both centre exhaust mounts broken

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,424 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 36,737 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,888 miles

front tyres low inner edges,slight damage n/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 15 Jun 2010 27,619 miles

rear tyres low inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2009 22,484 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 18,656 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 14,516 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?

Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
2,300
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 405
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 141
Brake pipe excessively corroded 124
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 123
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WR04 HKW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 240 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 79,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 240 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 405 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR04 HKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR04 HKW registered?

WR04 HKW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 16 August 2004.

Is WR04 HKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR04 HKW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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