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MH04 VVS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,309 mi
Last recorded75,309 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 75,309 miles

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

slight play in front steering and both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,691 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 63,960 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 57,802 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 47,484 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 May 2010 47,484 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,140 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 33,128 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2008 18,793 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,303 miles

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)

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 VVS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

MH04 VVS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is MH04 VVS safe to buy?

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