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HN54 EDU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,526 mi
Last recorded73,526 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 EDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 73,526 miles

rear suspension corroded

under tray fitted obstructing clear view of some items

Pass 7 May 2025 71,265 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 71,257 miles

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Fail 20 May 2024 71,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine miss-fire (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Pass 25 May 2023 59,846 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 54,562 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 51,050 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 51,050 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 48,645 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 47,937 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 47,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 46,767 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 45,686 miles

Centre Exhaust Bracket Broken

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 43,834 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Offside Front Side Repeater Lens Damaged

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

Rear Exhaust Heatshields Damaged/ Insecure & Resonating

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 42,043 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Offside Front Side Repeater Lens Damaged

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,044 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 37,571 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 34,385 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2011 31,167 miles

offside rear tyre low (2.5mm)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges (205/55r16)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,367 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 22,351 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 22,351 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 16,628 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 13,018 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 13,018 miles

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

unable to check under bonnet and under vehicle fully due to factory fitted covers

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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HN54 EDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HN54 EDU, 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 HN54 EDU registered?

HN54 EDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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