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HF54 MZE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,335 mi
Last recorded98,335 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 MZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 98,335 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 97,499 miles

Front nearside and offside headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading into flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and floor areas nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2022 96,132 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside leading into flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2021 94,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside leading into flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2019 91,919 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 91,919 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 16 May 2018 86,917 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 80,931 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 76,662 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 31,333 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 23 May 2014 66,683 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2012 54,027 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 48,493 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,629 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,463 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 32,139 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,139 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,766 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 MZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MZE, 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 HF54 MZE registered?

HF54 MZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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