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HFZ 3435

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,596 mi
Last recorded147,596 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 3435
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 147,596 miles

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 147,596 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 129,494 miles

2 exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front tyre near limit on outter

both rear springs heavily corroded

eml light on

Fail 17 Feb 2017 129,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

2 exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front tyre near limit on outter

both rear discs heavily corroded

both rear springs heavily corroded

eml light on

Pass 23 Feb 2016 115,569 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 115,568 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 108,669 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 91,980 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,409 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 67,732 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 67,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HFZ 3435 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HFZ 3435, 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 HFZ 3435 registered?

HFZ 3435 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2004.

Is HFZ 3435 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFZ 3435 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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