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HD04 ZWK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,830 mi
Last recorded262,830 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 ZWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2022 262,830 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill covered

Nearside Outer sill covered

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner sill covered

Offside Outer sill covered

Pass 27 Nov 2020 247,161 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

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

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

Fail 27 Nov 2020 247,161 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

Pass 3 Jan 2020 234,711 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

Pass 29 Dec 2018 218,589 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

Pass 12 Dec 2017 201,587 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

Fail 7 Dec 2017 201,524 miles

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

CHIP IN SCREEN

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 29 Dec 2016 182,569 miles

both front tyres badly worn on edges

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2016 182,568 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres badly worn on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 149,988 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

O/S MIRROR MARKED

REAR TYRES WORN

Fail 30 Dec 2015 149,988 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S MIRROR MARKED

REAR TYRES WORN

Pass 20 Dec 2014 140,516 miles

rear pads worn

Fail 20 Dec 2014 140,516 miles

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

rear pads worn

Pass 21 Dec 2013 120,552 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 96,188 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 84,489 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 74,308 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 63,393 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2008 54,541 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 54,541 miles

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

both front control arm bushes split

Pass 27 Jun 2007 41,853 miles

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Front tyres worn on edges, n/s bald.

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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HD04 ZWK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HD04 ZWK, 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 ZWK registered?

HD04 ZWK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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