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MHZ 8208

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,021 mi
Last recorded91,021 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHZ 8208
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 91,021 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 87,701 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 87,267 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 84,314 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 83,133 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 81,732 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 81,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.96 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,139 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 78,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 78,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on the outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 72,893 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 72,887 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 64,420 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 59,363 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,202 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,249 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,215 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 42,589 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,565 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,494 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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MHZ 8208 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MHZ 8208, 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 8208 registered?

MHZ 8208 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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