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MM04 HPF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,709 mi
Last recorded102,709 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 HPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 102,709 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 102,707 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 96,050 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 96,044 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 87,951 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 77,488 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 77,487 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 56,792 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,829 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 58,829 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,335 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 53,335 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,280 miles

Exhaust rear Back Box hanger corroding.

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 50,280 miles

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

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

Exhaust rear Back Box hanger corroding.

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,139 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,452 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,212 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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MM04 HPF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MM04 HPF, 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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MM04 HPF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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