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AY04 TZB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,286 mi
Last recorded157,286 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 TZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 157,286 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 149,834 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 149,833 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 139,859 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 131,608 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 119,546 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 119,546 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 112,630 miles

srs light on dash

Pass 18 Apr 2011 101,284 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 92,689 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 85,472 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 73,562 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 73,430 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2007 61,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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AY04 TZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY04 TZB, 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 AY04 TZB registered?

AY04 TZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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