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HD04 ZWL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

162,613 mi
Last recorded162,613 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 ZWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 162,613 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 162,613 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 127,664 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 78,256 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 71,277 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 68,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 65,601 miles

Central Front under trays fitted, unable to see some parts on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2017 62,471 miles

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some items

Fail 20 Jul 2017 62,446 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some items

Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,514 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some items

Pass 9 Jul 2015 54,124 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 49,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside outer sill cover damaged

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2013 44,381 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 39,701 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,627 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 31,160 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,829 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,532 miles

emissions to low to read.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 17,841 miles

Advise front number plate cracked.

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 ZWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZWL, 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 ZWL registered?

HD04 ZWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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