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ML04 HOD

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,174 mi
Last recorded81,174 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 HOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 81,174 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 150,674 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 65,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS warning lamp on.

Pass 5 Nov 2024 143,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 44,375 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 137,452 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 137,452 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 43,321 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 130,475 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 39,376 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 120,025 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 35,214 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 35,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 112,457 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 102,967 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 94,701 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 86,149 miles

Front brake discs are wearing low

Fail 18 Jan 2018 86,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Front brake discs are wearing low

Pass 18 Jan 2017 73,741 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 64,668 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 39,242 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 39,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2015 38,338 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 38,340 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 38,338 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 32,725 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 27,690 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 21,880 miles

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

Offside Front 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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ML04 HOD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 39,876 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 ML04 HOD, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ML04 HOD registered?

ML04 HOD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2018.

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