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HY04 EOT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,156 mi
Last recorded92,156 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 EOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 92,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 85,136 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 82,178 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm inner bush nearly torn away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear coil springs

plastic under trays preventing full examination of vehicle

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 20 Jan 2021 78,122 miles

Heavy oil leak. looks engine oil

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays and plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle

corrosion to rear steel brake pipes

corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 20 Jan 2021 78,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor broken off. (4.1.5 (a))

Heavy oil leak. looks engine oil

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays and plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle

corrosion to rear steel brake pipes

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 20 Jan 2020 74,702 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 20 Jan 2020 74,701 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush detatched (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2019 71,089 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f brake binding slightly

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 14 Jan 2019 71,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2018 67,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 67,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 63,190 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 57,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 57,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 49,760 miles

gear box oil leak ?

Fail 9 Feb 2015 49,742 miles

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)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

gear box oil leak ?

Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 39,181 miles

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 22 May 2012 35,683 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 32,312 miles

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

front brake discs worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2010 29,700 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2009 26,436 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 21,977 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 18,058 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 18,058 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 EOT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HY04 EOT, 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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HY04 EOT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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