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HG54 TBV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,494 mi
Last recorded142,494 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 TBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 142,494 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 139,115 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 139,111 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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 132,410 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 128,484 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 128,484 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 118,642 miles

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

Oil leak minor ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Sep 2015 109,035 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 99,409 miles

catalytic converter welded inner core removed ???

Fail 15 Sep 2014 99,409 miles

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

catalytic converter welded inner core removed ???

Pass 6 Aug 2013 96,600 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 96,600 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 89,532 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 89,532 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 81,012 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 70,322 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer shoulder

Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,962 miles

baby seat fitted to n/s/r seat unable to check.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 50,582 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 40,387 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 TBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TBV, 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 TBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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