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AO54 HMK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,751 mi
Last recorded66,751 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 66,751 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 66,751 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 66,175 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 66,173 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 65,567 miles

Exhaust mounts are corroded

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 65,567 miles

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

Exhaust mounts are corroded

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 64,611 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 64,568 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 63,504 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 63,504 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 62,577 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 62,131 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 60,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 59,313 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2017 58,166 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,544 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 54,369 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 52,656 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,749 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,260 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 48,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 44,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 42,087 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,087 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,560 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,536 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,178 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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AO54 HMK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HMK, 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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What year was AO54 HMK registered?

AO54 HMK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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