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HMZ 6847

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,179 mi
Last recorded124,179 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMZ 6847
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2026 124,179 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 123,592 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 119,192 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 119,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 115,254 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 110,345 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 106,580 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 103,977 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 101,384 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 95,833 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 93,430 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 90,059 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 86,448 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 80,154 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 76,031 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 71,859 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 71,859 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 64,640 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 58,951 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 52,073 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,408 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,673 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 39,673 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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HMZ 6847 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 HMZ 6847, 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 HMZ 6847 registered?

HMZ 6847 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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