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CE04 HLY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,882 mi
Last recorded102,882 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 HLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 102,882 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 100,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 96,208 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge slight wear

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake back dust plate deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Upper wheel arch rusty surface

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 93,193 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 89,699 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 89,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 85,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 85,896 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,602 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 77,520 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,951 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 72,951 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 68,186 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,429 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 62,429 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 56,064 miles

gear box oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2011 44,293 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

gear box oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,517 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 46,517 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,131 miles

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

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

SUSPECT OIL LEAK FROM AUTO BOX SUMP .

Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,049 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 22,044 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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CE04 HLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CE04 HLY, 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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CE04 HLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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