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HJ54 PDU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,020 mi
Last recorded150,020 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 150,020 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front bumper damaged

Nearside rear door / wing damaged slightly

Over sills fitted

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 136,506 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 136,153 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine and underside covers fitted

side sill protectors fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 122,009 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

engine and underside covers fitted

exhaust mountings corroded

side sill protectors fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 103,564 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 103,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside steering rack inner joint worn

offside front inner wheel arch shield loose and rubbed through on tyre

slight play/wear in both rear anti roll bar rubber mounting bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,957 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 84,957 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,646 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floor covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2014 73,646 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floor covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2013 71,357 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,072 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 61,072 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 58,546 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 58,546 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,677 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 44,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

cuts in nearside front sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,257 miles

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

cuts in nearside front sidewall

Pass 13 Sep 2008 35,748 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 35,748 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,479 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 PDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PDU, 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 PDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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