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HY04 MZX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,061 mi
Last recorded106,061 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 MZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 106,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 106,059 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 103,092 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty on o/s indicator (4.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion under car various

n/s/r tire wearing very close to limit on edge

Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front and central (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 96,825 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front and central (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 90,795 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lense damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 90,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lense damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 87,944 miles

Nearside Rear lense damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2019 87,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lense damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Aug 2018 83,280 miles

Front wishbone inner bushes appear slightly deteriorated, movement not excessive.

N/s side repeater lens damaged.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play.

Slight judder on front brakes.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 78,545 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,145 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 67,986 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Aug 2015 67,986 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,100 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 60,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounting missing

Fail 12 Nov 2013 60,239 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounting missing

Pass 13 Nov 2012 54,713 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 50,090 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 47,028 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,625 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 43,624 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 37,005 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,051 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 28,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 MZX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MZX, 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 MZX registered?

HY04 MZX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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