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MD04 HMU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

132,075 mi
Last recorded132,075 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 HMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2021 132,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEAD LIGHT POLISH REQUIRED. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn CURVE ARM BUSH WORN OUT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEAD LIGHT POLISH REQUIRED. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CURVE ARM . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn CURVE ARM BUSH WORN OUT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES WORN OUT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SHOULDER SHOWING CORDS.(245-40X17W) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE ,CLOSE TO CORDS,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.(225-45X17W) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD,3-2 M (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 11 Jun 2020 125,814 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHT LENS DETERIORATING & NOT GIVING GOOD BEAM IMAGE,ADVISE POLISH. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN LOW ON BOTH EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON .

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES WORN,REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 10 Jun 2020 125,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHT LENS DETERIORATING & NOT GIVING GOOD BEAM IMAGE,ADVISE POLISH. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN LOW ON BOTH EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON .

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES WORN,REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 115,350 miles

BOTH FRONT HEAD LAMP LENS DETERIORATING & GIVING POOR BEAM IMAGE,ADVISE HEAD LAMP POLISH.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 5 Jun 2019 115,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ADVISE BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault ADVISE SORT THIS FIRST. ********************* (7.1.6 (a))

BOTH FRONT HEAD LAMP LENS DETERIORATING & GIVING POOR BEAM IMAGE,ADVISE HEAD LAMP POLISH.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 102,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 102,134 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated NOT RETURNING TO STOP POSITION,KEEPING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH. (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE. 245-40X17W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 92,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal minimum

Fail 14 Jun 2017 92,891 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal minimum

Pass 5 Sep 2015 89,806 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 89,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 83,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 77,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2013 77,702 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 71,664 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 71,664 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 71,512 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes warning light illumiated

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

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

engine light illuminated

Pass 22 Aug 2011 66,104 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 61,731 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 61,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 56,904 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 49,987 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 49,987 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 42,627 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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MD04 HMU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 MD04 HMU, 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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MD04 HMU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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