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HS04 SZC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,309 mi
Last recorded139,309 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 SZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 139,309 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 134,498 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 126,095 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jun 2019 126,095 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 122,051 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 117,889 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2016 112,829 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in two places ()

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

engine management light on

Fail 16 Jul 2016 112,829 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in two places ()

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Aug 2015 106,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2015 106,954 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 102,239 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 87,000 miles

o/s/repeter lamp slightly damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2012 71,037 miles

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

o/s/ repeter lamp slightly cracked

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 18 Aug 2012 71,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/ repeter lamp slightly cracked

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Aug 2011 59,529 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,751 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,407 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,046 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 17,534 miles

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 SZC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

HS04 SZC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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The MOT history for HS04 SZC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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