MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake noisy in brake rollers.handbrake shoes??
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake noisy in brake rollers.handbrake shoes??
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
inner and outer edges of front tyres worn low
various covers fitted obscuring components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
inner and outer edges of front tyres worn low
various covers fitted obscuring components
removed item from drivers view prior to test
various covers and under trays fitted obscuring components
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
exhaust bracket broken
rear brake discs worn
removed item from drivers view prior to test
various covers and under trays fitted obscuring components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Chips to front screen
Exhaust centre pipe corroded
Parking brake has long travel
Slight play in o,s,f wheel
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Chips to front screen
Exhaust centre pipe corroded
Parking brake has long travel
Slight play in o,s,f wheel
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre worn on edges
offside rear tyre close to legal limit
front to rear under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle
nearside and offside rear seats have child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of belts
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HT04 VBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HT04 VBD, 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 VBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2004.
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