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DE54 HMX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

169,129 mi
Last recorded169,129 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 HMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 169,129 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 159,072 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 159,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 149,795 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre - rear exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 149,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre - rear exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 140,690 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 140,690 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 127,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 112,747 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 112,745 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 98,167 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2017 98,165 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 73,751 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel due to slight play in tie rod drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 66,106 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2015 66,104 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 64,830 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 62,603 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2013 62,603 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,769 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2011 57,292 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 47,918 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 40,055 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,684 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 26,910 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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DE54 HMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DE54 HMX, 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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DE54 HMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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