MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,186 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides excessively blurred (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eobd socket unshipped (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play - lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear parking brake readings low. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
rear wash inoperative
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust deteriorating
rear wash inoperative
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust deteriorating
rear wash inoperative
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust deteriorating
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear exhaust deteriorating
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear exhaust deteriorating
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Advise rear exhaust box corroded (no holes).
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advise rear exhaust box corroded (no holes).
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
parking brake pedal rubber not fitted.
Advise emissions below readable value.
exhaust emmissions too low to be recorded by machine. diesel particulate filter fitted.
left front bumber insert falling out but still secure
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HD04 SMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 HD04 SMX, 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 HD04 SMX registered?
HD04 SMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2004.
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