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H3 MOU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

192,752 mi
Last recorded192,752 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 MOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 192,752 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 178,830 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2019 178,830 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2018 166,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Handbrake just met m.o.t requirements

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 166,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Handbrake just met m.o.t requirements

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour replaced bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working replaced bulb (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour replaced bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working replaced bulb (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 155,840 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Jan 2017 155,835 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 20 Jan 2016 148,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 141,423 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 134,419 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 128,315 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jan 2013 128,309 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2012 120,647 miles

srs lamp on

Fail 27 Jan 2012 120,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

srs lamp on

Pass 10 Aug 2011 119,533 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 119,533 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 111,538 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 99,397 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2007 82,911 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2007 82,911 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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H3 MOU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 H3 MOU, 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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H3 MOU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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