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HG54 DKD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,993 mi
Last recorded128,993 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 DKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 128,993 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 124,858 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 114,339 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 24 Jul 2014 104,247 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 104,188 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 90,632 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight damage too NSF wheel

side skirts are fited and is unable to see NS and OS cills

Fail 18 Jul 2013 90,632 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight damage too NSF wheel

side skirts are fited and is unable to see NS and OS cills

Pass 25 Jul 2012 75,768 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,713 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 65,567 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 56,750 miles

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)

rear springs corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2010 56,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,877 miles

N/S/F tyre getting abit low on tread and edges abit worn

Outer sills not checked (Hidden by trims)

Rear suspension components and subframe have slight surface corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2008 39,045 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 13,397 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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HG54 DKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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