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MD04 SHX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,582 mi
Last recorded162,582 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 162,582 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 155,718 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 155,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 147,921 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 147,921 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 139,875 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 139,873 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 124,265 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 107,270 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 107,217 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 87,332 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 67,409 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 SHX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SHX, 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 MD04 SHX registered?

MD04 SHX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2004.

Is MD04 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD04 SHX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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