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D14 MHD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,600 mi
Last recorded129,600 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 MHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 129,600 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 115,842 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 115,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 93,143 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 93,143 miles

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

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 92,710 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f wheel arch insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,455 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,605 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 67,605 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 61,763 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 54,680 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 54,680 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,226 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,516 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear pads getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2008 33,711 miles

rear pads getting low

Fail 8 Apr 2008 33,711 miles

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,048 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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D14 MHD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D14 MHD, 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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D14 MHD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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