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HK54 OND

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

181,666 mi
Last recorded181,666 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 OND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 181,666 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

temporary repair to ns headlamp

Fail 19 Mar 2026 181,463 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 172,779 miles

handbrake on limit

very slight play lower arm bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2024 160,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect on limit (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect on limit (5.3.2 (d))

both front drop links weak

rear subframe very rusty

underside rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2024 160,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect on limit (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect on limit (5.3.2 (d))

both front drop links weak

rear subframe very rusty

underside rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2023 150,328 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 138,776 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 128,615 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 128,615 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 120,791 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 114,471 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the vacuum pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 108,259 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 101,558 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 96,362 miles

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

Oil Leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 90,877 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 85,304 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 78,915 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 72,367 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 45,379 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 38,619 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 31,305 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 21,833 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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HK54 OND is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 HK54 OND, 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 HK54 OND registered?

HK54 OND is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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