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MEZ 2362

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

177,417 mi
Last recorded177,417 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 2362
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 177,417 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

engine cover and under tray fitted

front headlights deteriorated pattern weak

rear outer wheel arch s corroding

rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 2 Mar 2021 177,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner brake pad appears worn

both rear tyres worn low close to limit

engine cover and under tray fitted

front headlights deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2019 167,914 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded

Headlight Deteriorated

Nearside Front Steering Arm Slight Play

Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Slight Play

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished And Worn

Offside Front Tyre Outer Edge Wearing

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 160,082 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 160,082 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 152,620 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 139,679 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 139,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 130,648 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 122,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 112,837 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 112,837 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 102,183 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 92,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

low pressure A/C port/pipe covered in dye and may have a leak - requires futher investigation

Pass 15 Jun 2010 92,194 miles

low pressure A/C port/pipe covered in dye and may have a leak - requires futher investigation

Pass 26 Jun 2009 81,755 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 71,894 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 66,691 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 64,459 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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MEZ 2362 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MEZ 2362, 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 MEZ 2362 registered?

MEZ 2362 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 2004.

Is MEZ 2362 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEZ 2362 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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