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HF54 MHM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

191,382 mi
Last recorded191,382 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 MHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 191,382 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 191,380 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 169,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 169,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 159,288 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 154,594 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 154,594 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 143,683 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 143,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 138,693 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 138,690 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 133,962 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 133,960 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 129,667 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 117,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 102,487 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 87,244 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 12 Dec 2011 72,095 miles

front pads approx 70% worn

rear pads APPROX 95% WORN

rear springs corroded at bases

rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 10 Dec 2011 72,095 miles

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

front pads approx 70% worn

rear pads APPROX 95% WORN

rear springs corroded at bases

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 4 Dec 2010 54,625 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 9 Dec 2009 43,707 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 40,422 miles

Nearside 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 7 Dec 2007 37,292 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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HF54 MHM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HF54 MHM, 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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HF54 MHM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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