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HG54 TBY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,564 mi
Last recorded167,564 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 TBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 167,564 miles

Engine cover, under tray, sill covers and under guards fitted at time of test

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sidewall damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 167,390 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover, under tray, sill covers and under guards fitted at time of test

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sidewall damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 148,579 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 148,577 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 130,988 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 130,988 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 124,542 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 124,456 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 117,963 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 112,162 miles

coil light illuminated on dash

Fail 15 Jul 2015 112,161 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coil light illuminated on dash

Pass 19 Jul 2014 101,844 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 92,147 miles

centre exhaust clamp damaged

eml on

Fail 25 Nov 2013 92,147 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

centre exhaust clamp damaged

eml on

Pass 27 Nov 2012 78,870 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 66,565 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f brake pipe flexy loose

Fail 29 Nov 2011 66,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f brake pipe flexy loose

Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,227 miles

windsreen washer bottle leaking requires urgent attention.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,092 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 42,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 42,316 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,623 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 TBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HG54 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

HG54 TBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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