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HY04 MYZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

129,061 mi
Last recorded129,061 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 MYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 129,061 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive cover trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bushes and arms, bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded and subframe , heavily painted

Pass 14 Aug 2025 126,096 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - Forward and Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Nearside and Offside - Subframe Bushes Worn

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside - Anti-Roll Bar, Upper and Lower Control Arms, Suspension Arms and Coil Springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 123,540 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside rear corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2023 117,020 miles

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

corrosion rear suspension and sub frame[surface rust]

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2022 115,831 miles

corrosion rear sub frame

Fail 17 Aug 2022 115,825 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion rear sub frame

Pass 17 Aug 2021 114,175 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body / sill and suspension arm covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 113,015 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020 113,015 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 110,759 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 104,378 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 104,375 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 98,198 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 98,198 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 90,653 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 86,835 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 81,117 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,839 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,319 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 57,280 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 52,171 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 52,171 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,085 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 36,141 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,736 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 MYZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MYZ, 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 MYZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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