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HV04 YCZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,685 mi
Last recorded63,685 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 YCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 63,685 miles

earth strap corroded around connecting gearbox to body

engine under tray fitted

full body trays fitted n/s and o/s

gearbox slightly damp with oil around sump

n/s front lower front susspension arm inner bush slightly perished and split by 10%

o/s front lower rear susspension arm inner bush slightly perished and starting to split

o/s front wheel bearing has slight play

rear exhaust bracket badly corroded but still secure

rear number plate slightly delaminated

top engine cover fitted

very slight interaction in rear light cluster

Fail 20 Mar 2012 63,685 miles

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

earth strap corroded around connecting gearbox to body

engine under tray fitted

full body trays fitted n/s and o/s

gearbox slightly damp with oil around sump

n/s front lower front susspension arm inner bush slightly perished and split by 10%

o/s front lower rear susspension arm inner bush slightly perished and starting to split

o/s front wheel bearing has slight play

rear exhaust bracket badly corroded but still secure

rear number plate slightly delaminated

top engine cover fitted

very slight interaction in rear light cluster

Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,891 miles

engine top cover, undertray and full length vehicle undertrays

front wishbone arm rear bushes deteriorated

gearbox oilstained

slight corrosion on front brake disc inner faces

slight corrosion on underside brake pipes

slight deeterioration on numberplates, front numberplate surround cracked

slight imbalance from front brakes

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 28 Mar 2011 57,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

engine top cover, undertray and full length vehicle undertrays

front wishbone arm rear bushes deteriorated

gearbox oilstained

slight corrosion on front brake disc inner faces

slight corrosion on underside brake pipes

slight deeterioration on numberplates, front numberplate surround cracked

slight imbalance from front brakes

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,567 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,323 miles

engine undertrays fitted

front brake discs and pads half worn

front tyres 2-3 mm tread

gearbox oil stained

Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,594 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,413 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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HV04 YCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV04 YCZ, 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 HV04 YCZ registered?

HV04 YCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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