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HY04 DZZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,702 mi
Last recorded152,702 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 DZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 152,702 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 147,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 138,789 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 138,789 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 126,894 miles

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

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 112,976 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 110,111 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 106,052 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 106,001 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 102,231 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 100,145 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 100,144 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint O/S and N/S. (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 94,569 miles

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

Front o/s and n/s tyres low tread on outer edges.

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s and n/s (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre on wear bars.

Fail 18 Dec 2015 94,569 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front o/s and n/s tyres low tread on outer edges.

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s and n/s (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre on wear bars.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 90,160 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 82,578 miles

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Nov 2013 82,578 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs lipped

rear exhaust hanger starting to corrode

Pass 25 Nov 2011 67,378 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 58,896 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,084 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 18,922 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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HY04 DZZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HY04 DZZ, 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 HY04 DZZ registered?

HY04 DZZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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