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HW04 ASX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

156,998 mi
Last recorded156,998 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 ASX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 156,998 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 149,691 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 149,275 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 143,710 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 143,710 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 136,285 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 136,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 136,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front disc heavily corroded

Both rear brake hoses cracked and perished

Both rear spring corroded

Nearside front tyre perished on outer wall and cracking

Nearside rear tyre has outer wall damage

Offside front tyre is on 3mm wearing thin and cracking

Offside rear tyre is on 3mm wearing thin

Pass 29 Jan 2015 125,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 125,898 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 120,143 miles

Engine, sill and under tray covers fitted - very limited inspection

Nearside front tyre nearly void of tread on its edges, is slightly perished/cracked and has a deep cut in the side wall (cords not quite exposed)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 120,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine, sill and under tray covers fitted - very limited inspection

Nearside front tyre nearly void of tread on its edges, is slightly perished/cracked and has a deep cut in the side wall (cords not quite exposed)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 115,058 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 115,058 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 110,360 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 110,360 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 104,177 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres and offside rear tyre all wearing unevenly (inside edge)

e.s.p light on dash

Fail 12 Feb 2011 104,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres and offside rear tyre all wearing unevenly (inside edge)

e.s.p light on dash

Pass 14 Jan 2010 92,950 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 92,950 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 72,422 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 10 Jan 2009 71,963 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)

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2008 49,600 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 35,020 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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HW04 ASX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This 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 HW04 ASX, 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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HW04 ASX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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