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AR04 HMZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

229,501 mi
Last recorded229,501 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 HMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 229,501 miles

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

Pass 8 Apr 2017 214,448 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres close to limit

o/s rear susp spring very corroed

Fail 4 Apr 2017 214,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres close to limit

o/s rear susp spring very corroed

Pass 10 Oct 2015 152,661 miles

Centre Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 166,642 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 148,169 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 133,436 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2011 110,300 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 88,300 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 88,300 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 84,490 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 58,159 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,465 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,893 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 38,893 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning light on

front anti-roll bar links have very slight play

rear pads over half worn

very very slight play at o/s/f wheel

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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AR04 HMZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AR04 HMZ, 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 AR04 HMZ registered?

AR04 HMZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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