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HJ54 OTD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

107,682 mi
Last recorded107,682 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 OTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 107,682 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated, not leaking

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 105,003 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring upper mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 105,002 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring upper mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 99,617 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 99,617 miles

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

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 95,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 95,669 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 94,449 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 94,448 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer

Pass 17 Sep 2021 92,330 miles

under covers/tray fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 14 Sep 2021 92,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

under covers/tray fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2020 90,761 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 90,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 87,007 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear underbody rust

Fail 11 Sep 2019 87,007 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear underbody rust

Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 80,363 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 75,006 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 69,539 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 69,488 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel cap temporary type fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 64,893 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 58,116 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 53,704 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 53,704 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,268 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 50,268 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Park brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,592 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,591 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,381 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,825 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 OTD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 HJ54 OTD, 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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HJ54 OTD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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