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HS04 AZL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,009 mi
Last recorded67,009 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 67,009 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 55,640 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 43,661 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 34,785 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 32,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre flange joint bolts & nuts badly corroded

exhaust rear section hanger bracket badly corroded

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full view to all testable areas

Fail 28 Jun 2013 32,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre flange joint bolts & nuts badly corroded

exhaust rear section hanger bracket badly corroded

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full view to all testable areas

Pass 13 Jun 2012 29,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 29,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,154 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

plastic sill covers & floor covers fitted not allowing full view to all testable areas

Pass 30 Jun 2010 23,157 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

sill covers,undertray & floorpan covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 17,403 miles

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)

both front tyres perished in tread.

undertray, floor & sill covers fitted, not allowing full view of all components

Pass 13 Jul 2007 15,087 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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HS04 AZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HS04 AZL, 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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What year was HS04 AZL registered?

HS04 AZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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