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MH04 UDY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

188,062 mi
Last recorded188,062 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 UDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 188,062 miles

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

Rear Undersurface components corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 181,502 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Undersurface corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2022 181,501 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Undersurface corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2021 166,043 miles

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2020 160,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear surface corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2020 160,764 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 154,504 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both sides wheel arches corroded

Rear surface corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 144,581 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 138,047 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 138,047 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 131,280 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s/f middle (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 121,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 114,114 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 114,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 102,644 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 88,076 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 78,377 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Apr 2010 66,626 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,597 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,753 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 18,252 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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MH04 UDY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MH04 UDY, 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 UDY registered?

MH04 UDY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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