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MH04 SHZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,750 mi
Last recorded101,750 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 SHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 101,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on welding joint (6.1.2 (a))

some corrosion to rear suspension conponents

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2024 101,747 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Welding point leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Under tray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2023 98,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2023 98,952 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2022 89,379 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 76,953 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension rusty

under body rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2020 66,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 59,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 56,499 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 56,499 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 53,628 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 53,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 49,506 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 45,931 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 42,308 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 38,418 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 35,000 miles

Brake wear warning message illuminated!

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 35,000 miles

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

Brake wear warning message illuminated!

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 31,690 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,266 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 29,266 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 27,007 miles

n/s/f tyre had less than 10psi

Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,293 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 24,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 20,812 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing thin outter 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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MH04 SHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MH04 SHZ, 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 MH04 SHZ registered?

MH04 SHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 2004.

Is MH04 SHZ safe to buy?

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