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HN04 TZJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

168,959 mi
Last recorded168,959 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 TZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 168,959 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 168,949 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 167,725 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 166,093 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 166,078 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 160,845 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 160,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2019 151,360 miles

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Mar 2018 145,346 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 141,946 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 133,412 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 122,251 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 109,181 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 88,813 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 75,124 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 75,124 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 65,534 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,247 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,875 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 37,875 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,421 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,094 miles

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 TZJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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