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FN04 HZJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,451 mi
Last recorded99,451 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 HZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 99,451 miles

sill guards and under body guards fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2019 99,450 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective left hanger on back box (6.1.2 (a))

sill guards and under body guards fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 84,605 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 84,602 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 81,915 miles

brake pies covered in greese

child seat fitted n/s/r

rear antiroll bar corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 77,353 miles

N/S/R Seatbelt untested child seat fitted.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 51,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,701 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 41,797 miles

vehicle underbody fitted with plastic trims,corrosion on rear brake pipes,slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 2 Apr 2010 35,203 miles

underbody tray fitted...

Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,867 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 27,865 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,467 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 20,119 miles

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

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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FN04 HZJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FN04 HZJ, 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 FN04 HZJ registered?

FN04 HZJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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The MOT history for FN04 HZJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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