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HF54 NPC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

191,514 mi
Last recorded191,514 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 NPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 191,514 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

steering rack slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2022 184,787 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 162,770 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both brake pads low

Pass 25 Sep 2020 136,579 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear differential leaks oil

Fail 25 Sep 2020 136,579 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear differential leaks oil

Pass 5 Apr 2019 114,029 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 113,872 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside parking brake effort low compared to offside

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 103,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 103,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint CAMBER ARM (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 May 2017 97,056 miles

Nearside Front lower arm gaiter clip missing

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2017 97,055 miles

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

Nearside Front lower arm gaiter clip missing

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 87,892 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 80,636 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 73,357 miles

offside front tyre has bald outer edge, offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 28 May 2014 73,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre has bald outer edge, offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 21 May 2013 63,830 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 62,693 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 62,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 54,806 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 7 Jan 2011 45,175 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,044 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,733 miles

engine under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2008 23,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 23,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NPC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 HF54 NPC, 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 NPC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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