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HY04 PZS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,749 mi
Last recorded164,749 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 PZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 164,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 159,501 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 155,827 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 151,347 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 144,974 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 138,996 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 135,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 129,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 118,549 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 118,549 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 112,253 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 113,166 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 106,389 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 100,311 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 100,287 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 94,824 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 87,729 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 75,006 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 75,002 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 66,588 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 PZS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PZS, 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 PZS registered?

HY04 PZS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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