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MKZ 7493

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

198,009 mi
Last recorded198,009 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKZ 7493
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 198,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake efficieny poor

brake pedal has slight creep

Pass 20 Dec 2017 177,513 miles

Front suspension bottom arm bushes worn

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 18 Dec 2017 177,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake balance only just within MOT limits (close to 30%imbalance)

Front exhaust hanger fractured

Front suspension bottom arm bushes worn

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Dec 2016 163,604 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Dec 2015 150,992 miles

Engine cover fitted unable to do full inspection of engine bay

Front Number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil mess all over under tray

Under tray fitted to vehicle unable to carry out full inspection

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 150,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50r16 92w good year (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Engine cover fitted unable to do full inspection of engine bay

Front Number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50r16 92w advan (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil mess all over under tray

Under tray fitted to vehicle unable to carry out full inspection

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 147,030 miles

engine management light on

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight brake bind from nearside rear

Fail 22 Dec 2014 147,015 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight brake bind from nearside rear

Fail 24 Nov 2014 147,008 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Engine management light on

Front number plate damaged

Near side indicator lens damaged

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 140,672 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre getting low on edges of tread

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 140,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre getting low on edges of tread

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 132,739 miles

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

Used tyres fitted to failed tyre wheels, one close to legal limit

offside front tyre mud and snow type, nearside standard tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2012 132,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 124,798 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front tyres are getting low on outer edges and nearside rear tyre is getting low on both edges

Pass 3 Sep 2011 124,798 miles

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

both front tyres are getting low on outer edges and nearside rear tyre is getting low on both edges

Pass 24 Aug 2010 117,328 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 117,328 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 107,998 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 108,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 96,154 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 82,096 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 75,186 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 75,183 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MKZ 7493 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MKZ 7493, 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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MKZ 7493 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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