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HS04 AYZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,185 mi
Last recorded111,185 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 AYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 111,185 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 105,102 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 100,666 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 100,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 92,649 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 85,628 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 77,987 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 77,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,619 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 69,615 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 63,500 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 63,496 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,377 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 56,377 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 44,926 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 34,949 miles

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

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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HS04 AYZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HS04 AYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS04 AYZ registered?

HS04 AYZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is HS04 AYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS04 AYZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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