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MH04 UZJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,154 mi
Last recorded118,154 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 118,154 miles

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring some components

plastic sill covers are fitted at time of test obscuring inspection

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 6 Mar 2017 118,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring some components

engine undertray insecure

plastic sill covers are fitted at time of test obscuring inspection

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 8 Mar 2016 114,776 miles

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

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

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring some components

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 8 Mar 2016 114,776 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring some components

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2015 112,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cracks in sidewall of nearside rear tyre

front lower valance is damaged

nearside front tyre is scrubbed on both edges

Pass 27 Feb 2013 106,183 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 102,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 96,878 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 96,876 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 91,401 miles

Nearside rear lamp unit is damaged

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front has slight sidewall damage

Offside front tyre has possible puncture

Pass 9 Mar 2010 91,401 miles

Nearside rear lamp unit is damaged

Offside front has slight sidewall damage

Offside front tyre has possible puncture

Pass 9 Mar 2009 85,230 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

accident damage @ offside front wing and bumper

Pass 5 Mar 2008 75,444 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 64,806 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside tyre worn on outside 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 UZJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UZJ, 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 UZJ registered?

MH04 UZJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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