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2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C
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- Registration HS04FXK
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expires 18 Jun 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 196,213 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
6 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 163,233 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 163,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
11 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 158,175 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- unable to fully inspect nearside front wheel bearing
- general underside corrosion
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured only just acceptable at the time of inspection (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
10 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 158,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake lining(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
- Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of brake system (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements blue font (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured only just acceptable at the time of inspection (4.4.3 (a))
- unable to fully inspect nearside front wheel bearing
- general underside corrosion
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
9 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 150,808 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear various chassis components corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
7 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 150,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear various chassis components corroded
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,713 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear General underbody corrosion developing to rear subframe and suspension components
- Rear Reverse lamps not working
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 146,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear General underbody corrosion developing to rear subframe and suspension components
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Reverse lamps not working
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 142,579 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Front shocks, Rear anti roll bar
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,666 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Steering rack boot perished
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Slight exhaust blow from manifold area
- Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear anti roll bar, Front shocks.
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,751 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2019 6 Jul 202629 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 129,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
22 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,384 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- engine management light on
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 119,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,469 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2017 6 Jul 20262 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,711 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,717 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 86,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,805 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2014 6 Jul 20261 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 77,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,032 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2013 6 Jul 20261 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,977 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2012 6 Jul 20263 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,261 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,907 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,145 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2008 6 Jul 202614 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 37,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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HS04FXK was registered on 2004-07-21
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