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M18 HSK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,468 mi
Last recorded99,468 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 HSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2020 99,468 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 93,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid - box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r handbrake performance low

tape on dash

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 90,122 miles

both front lower rear arms have slight play

driver's seatbelt frayed

engine light lit

exhaust blow to rear, mid-box

exhaust mount broken, rear mid-pipe

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

tape on dash

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 May 2017 90,122 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower rear arms have slight play

driver's seatbelt frayed

engine light lit

exhaust blow to rear, mid-box

exhaust mount broken, rear mid-pipe

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

tape on dash

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 83,406 miles

centre box has slight blow

n/s side repeater dim

rear brake pipes covered in white grease

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2014 79,562 miles

engine light on

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 73,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads difficult to see

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,455 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 67,448 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,444 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

front offside tyre cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2011 59,444 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres cracking

front offside tyre cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2010 57,214 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 57,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,506 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 51,505 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 42,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 36,390 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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M18 HSK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M18 HSK, 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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M18 HSK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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