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HG54 DHY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,399 mi
Last recorded125,399 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 DHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 125,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 123,889 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Middle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 120,157 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 120,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 112,884 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 108,541 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 108,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 104,523 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 93,338 miles

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

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

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

near side rear tyre has a cut on outer wall

Fail 11 May 2020 93,338 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

near side rear tyre has a cut on outer wall

Pass 15 May 2019 84,731 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 84,731 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 76,816 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 76,270 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 71,784 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,709 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 65,709 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 61,376 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 57,163 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,078 miles

front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,412 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 44,412 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,212 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,262 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 22,806 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 22,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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HG54 DHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HG54 DHY, 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 HG54 DHY registered?

HG54 DHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is HG54 DHY safe to buy?

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