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HN54 FPU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

133,241 mi
Last recorded133,241 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 133,241 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 133,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 124,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 113,301 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 112,903 miles

damage to n/s headlamp

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2022 112,499 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 111,714 miles

windscreen chipped

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2019 110,299 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Jul 2018 107,319 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

engine belly pan fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 102,730 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Jul 2016 98,823 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Sep 2014 92,647 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 26 Sep 2013 87,931 miles

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 25 Sep 2012 83,106 miles

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 22 Sep 2011 77,720 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,797 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre has a small cut almost to cords within tread area (marked).

Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,651 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,347 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,273 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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HN54 FPU 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 94.7%.

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 FPU, 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 FPU registered?

HN54 FPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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