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HN04 TZK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,852 mi
Last recorded195,852 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 195,852 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 195,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 115,473 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 111,232 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 107,744 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke detected.

Pass 15 May 2015 107,744 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke detected.

Pass 30 May 2014 98,263 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 98,251 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

off side rear tyre rating different to rest

Fail 28 Feb 2014 96,277 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 May 2013 90,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 90,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 82,721 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 82,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 75,373 miles

Advise only one horn working.

Advise right front jacking point rubber is missing.

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2011 75,373 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Advise only one horn working.

Advise right front jacking point rubber is missing.

Advise slight surface corrosion on rear brake discs.

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 65,440 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 65,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 60,445 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 51,662 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 43,654 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 43,612 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 TZK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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