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HY04 PZX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,729 mi
Last recorded94,729 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 94,729 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 93,788 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,560 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 88,858 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 86,055 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 86,055 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 82,379 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 78,947 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2014 75,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corosion to rear suspension coil springs

long parking brake travel

Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,528 miles

corosion to rear suspension coil springs

long parking brake travel

Pass 18 Feb 2013 70,057 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 70,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 63,024 miles

full length plastic floor tray fitted

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2012 63,022 miles

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

full length plastic floor tray fitted

off side rear tyre on limit, advise replaced

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,663 miles

full length plastic floor tray fitted

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 45,119 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 36,471 miles

full length under tray fitted

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2009 36,470 miles

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

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

full length under tray fitted

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,015 miles

full length under tray fitted, unable to examine underside of vehicle

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2007 21,814 miles

near side front tyre wearing at outer edge

off side front tyre wearing at outer edge

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 PZX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PZX, 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 PZX registered?

HY04 PZX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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