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CP54 HHG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,923 mi
Last recorded56,923 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 HHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 56,923 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 55,628 miles

rear axle rusting

undercovers fitted front to rear

Pass 17 Nov 2020 53,913 miles

rear axle rusting

Fail 17 Nov 2020 53,902 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle rusting

Pass 19 Nov 2019 52,145 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle rusting

Fail 18 Nov 2019 52,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle rusting

Pass 21 Nov 2018 48,758 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 48,747 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 46,021 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 46,021 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 43,868 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 43,866 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 41,687 miles

Rear brake discs surfaces showing corrosion

Rear suspension & brake componants showing corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2014 40,327 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 40,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 38,120 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 35,182 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 35,182 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,500 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nrearside rear brake disk corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 32,497 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nrearside rear brake disk corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 29,662 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,584 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 9 Dec 2009 26,584 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 21,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 21,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/f headlamp fitting damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2007 16,509 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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CP54 HHG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CP54 HHG, 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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CP54 HHG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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