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AO54 HME

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,680 mi
Last recorded130,680 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 HME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 130,680 miles

REAR BRAKES

Pass 16 Jun 2021 126,496 miles

REAR BRAKES SLIGHT BINDING

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 14 Jun 2021 126,490 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2020 120,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 11,040 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 110,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 98,388 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 98,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 94,715 miles

all joints surface rust at back

both rear springs rusty

child seat fitted to nearside rear

nearside door mirror loose

rear heat shield loose

Fail 6 Feb 2017 94,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all joints surface rust at back

both rear springs rusty

child seat fitted to nearside rear

nearside door mirror loose

rear heat shield loose

Pass 2 Feb 2016 92,141 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 85,058 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 85,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust centre hanger broken

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 80,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 75,518 miles

NS and OS handbrake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2012 70,827 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 70,827 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 65,746 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 60,572 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 55,165 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 55,163 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in rear tyre

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 24 Jan 2008 49,471 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 49,470 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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AO54 HME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AO54 HME, 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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AO54 HME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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