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HN54 ZPF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

185,707 mi
Last recorded185,707 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 ZPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 185,707 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 180,462 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 174,658 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 174,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 169,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

emissions too clean for test

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Fail 12 Aug 2016 169,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

emissions too clean for test

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 9 Sep 2015 162,257 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 162,257 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 151,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Aug 2014 151,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 143,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 143,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 136,422 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 130,312 miles

*** both rear tyres worn very close to legal limits 225/50/16 ***

*** nearside front trailing suspension arm bottom ball joint play ***

*** offside front tyre worn close to limits ***

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

brake warning light active intermitantly due to park brake release mechanism weak

Pass 8 Oct 2011 130,312 miles

*** both rear tyres worn very close to legal limits 225/50/16 ***

*** nearside front trailing suspension arm bottom ball joint play ***

*** offside front tyre worn close to limits ***

brake warning light active intermitantly due to park brake release mechanism weak

Fail 8 Oct 2010 109,807 miles

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

nearside front outer brake pad wearing thin

nearside front wearing thin 205/55/16

offside rear tyre wearing thin 225/50/16

Pass 8 Oct 2010 109,807 miles

nearside front outer brake pad wearing thin

nearside front wearing thin 205/55/16

offside rear tyre wearing thin 225/50/16

Pass 16 Oct 2009 92,767 miles

EML & coil warnings staying on

Nearside front tyre wearing low 205/55/16

Offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside rear tyre wearing low 225/50/16

Pass 4 Oct 2008 71,473 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer wall slight cracking

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 67,326 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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HN54 ZPF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HN54 ZPF, 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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HN54 ZPF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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