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HN04 PTX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,653 mi
Last recorded196,653 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 PTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 196,653 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance nearside and offside (1.4.A.2e)

front number plate damaged

under trays fitted, obscuring some components

Fail 20 Jun 2016 196,531 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance nearside and offside (1.4.A.2e)

front number plate damaged

under trays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jun 2015 172,511 miles

damage on nearside rear light and reflector

offside repeater damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2015 172,511 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

damage on nearside rear light and reflector

offside repeater damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2014 156,638 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on brake pipes

damage on nearside rear light

engine management light illuminated

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside repeater damaged

play in nearside front lower swivel

Fail 11 Jun 2014 156,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever inappropriately modified (3.1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on brake pipes

damage on nearside rear light

engine management light illuminated

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside repeater damaged

oil leak

play in nearside front lower swivel

Pass 17 Jun 2013 146,338 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 145,803 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jun 2012 126,431 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 126,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 94,313 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,251 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 64,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,407 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,756 miles

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

oil leak under vehicle, suspect gearbox

rear regestration plate figures fading

Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,251 miles

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

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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HN04 PTX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HN04 PTX, 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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HN04 PTX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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