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HT04 KZW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,576 mi
Last recorded150,576 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 KZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 150,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt starting to fray along edge

Offside Headlamp lense slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jun 2016 144,145 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Fail 7 Jun 2016 144,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

N/S front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

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

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

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

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Pass 2 Jul 2015 136,288 miles

n/s/f jacking point rubber missing

Pass 12 Jun 2014 126,217 miles

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

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

drivers door check-strap broken

nearside front seatbelt becoming excessively frayed!!!

rear brake application becoming uneven

Pass 7 Jun 2013 114,114 miles

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

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

drivers door checkstrap broken & detached

front strut top bearings becoming rough

offside front forward radius arm inner bush split

Pass 22 Jun 2012 103,606 miles

drivers door check strap broken

Fail 21 Jun 2012 103,606 miles

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

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

drivers door check strap broken

nearside front ABS wire insecure,chaffing on brake hose

Pass 17 Jun 2011 89,064 miles

rear tyres worn on edges.

Fail 17 Jun 2011 89,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 69,558 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs & pads worn. front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 24 Jun 2010 69,558 miles

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs & pads worn. front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,423 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,212 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 21,594 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 21,594 miles

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

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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HT04 KZW 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 HT04 KZW, 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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HT04 KZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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