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HJ54 OUD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,256 mi
Last recorded99,256 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 OUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 99,256 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 93,966 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 93,954 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2017 82,792 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 82,792 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 71,878 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,096 miles

n /s/r tyre has nail

Fail 28 Sep 2015 65,096 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low booth headlamps (1.8)

n /s/r tyre has nail

Pass 13 Sep 2014 54,660 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 50,198 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 50,198 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 43,458 miles

srs on

Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,686 miles

front brake pads worn thin

nearside front and nearside rear tyre worn low close to limits 205/55/16

Fail 25 Aug 2011 39,686 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

front brake pads worn thin

nearside front and nearside rear tyre worn low close to limits 205/55/16

Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,027 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 31,700 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 27,333 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,333 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,743 miles

Engine bay splash guard (underguard) missing

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

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

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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 OUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OUD, 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 OUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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