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HG54 ZYM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,495 mi
Last recorded147,495 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 ZYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 147,495 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 147,120 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 133,192 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 121,342 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 107,070 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 84,247 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 84,247 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 72,898 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

washers poor

Pass 4 Feb 2009 58,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 58,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,178 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear dip oil leakimg

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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HG54 ZYM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HG54 ZYM, 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 HG54 ZYM registered?

HG54 ZYM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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