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HJ54 FVR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,436 mi
Last recorded113,436 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 FVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 113,436 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 112,300 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2020 111,255 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 111,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 109,192 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 109,192 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 104,393 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 97,435 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 94,427 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 83,729 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 82,437 miles

E.M.L.on perman.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 78,438 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 26 Oct 2012 72,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 67,489 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)

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

small cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2010 60,514 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 60,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 50,013 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,659 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 34,749 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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HJ54 FVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HJ54 FVR, 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 HJ54 FVR registered?

HJ54 FVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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The MOT history for HJ54 FVR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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