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HN04 ZXF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,342 mi
Last recorded142,342 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 ZXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 142,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 142,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 126,446 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

engine covers

rear anti roll bar heavily corroded

slight oil leak from transmission sump

under trays

Fail 1 Jul 2017 126,446 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

engine covers

rear anti roll bar heavily corroded

slight oil leak from transmission sump

under trays

Pass 13 Jun 2016 116,415 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine covers

slight fluid leak from gearbox sump

under trays

Fail 13 Jun 2016 116,415 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine covers

slight fluid leak from gearbox sump

under trays

Pass 12 Jun 2015 105,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

slight oil leak from transmission sump

Fail 10 Jun 2015 105,240 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

slight oil leak from transmission sump

Pass 19 Jun 2014 97,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear centre exhaust bracket deteriorated slightly . but exhaust adequately supported

Fail 11 Jun 2013 91,987 miles

ADVISE N/S/F BUMPER TRIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 91,987 miles

ADVISE N/S/F BUMPER TRIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 85,673 miles

centre exhaust metal hanger corroded

o/s/r lamp smashed

Pass 27 May 2011 71,976 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 71,976 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,457 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,566 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 47,283 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 42,813 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 ZXF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXF, 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 ZXF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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