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MX04 HAA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

196,481 mi
Last recorded196,481 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 HAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 196,481 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 196,481 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 114,953 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 107,152 miles

Nearside and Offside Front Brake disc modified but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Lower coil spring modified but not seriously weakened

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 91,255 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside Front lower coil spring modified but not seriously weakened

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Pass 16 Apr 2015 86,099 miles

rear brakepad wear

Pass 8 Apr 2014 76,508 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 76,508 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 62,705 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 60,125 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,819 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 45,749 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 45,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,913 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 40,369 miles

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 4 Feb 2008 37,625 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 31,923 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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MX04 HAA 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 82.4%.

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 MX04 HAA, 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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MX04 HAA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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