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MHZ 7985

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,341 mi
Last recorded83,341 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHZ 7985
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 83,341 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 83,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 zr17 91w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 zr17 91w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 zr17 91w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 zr17 91w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,084 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 73,084 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 61,452 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 61,452 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 48,866 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 48,366 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 1 May 2010 42,019 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 42,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,009 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 35,009 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 24,658 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 24,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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MHZ 7985 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MHZ 7985, 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 MHZ 7985 registered?

MHZ 7985 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is MHZ 7985 safe to buy?

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