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AX04 HVT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,567 mi
Last recorded82,567 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 HVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 82,567 miles

All front suspension arm bushes worn

Rear subframe corroded

Under body corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2023 82,565 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system over fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All front suspension arm bushes worn

Rear subframe corroded

Under body corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2022 80,843 miles

corrosion underbody and suspension at rear.

Pass 21 Jun 2021 78,187 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 76,204 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 73,228 miles

under body corroded at rear

Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,670 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 69,670 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling to left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 66,202 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,575 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,255 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,707 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 52,221 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 48,926 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 71,870 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 71,870 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 39,996 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,205 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 28,094 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,236 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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AX04 HVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AX04 HVT, 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 AX04 HVT registered?

AX04 HVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is AX04 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX04 HVT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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