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HN54 FPX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,517 mi
Last recorded144,517 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 144,517 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 139,838 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 139,838 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 132,271 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake pads worn approx 6-8mm

Pass 17 Oct 2013 132,271 miles

rear brake pads worn approx 6-8mm

Fail 15 Oct 2012 127,002 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake pads heavily worn

offside and nearside front suspension traiing arm front bushes split and debonding

Pass 15 Oct 2012 127,002 miles

front brake pads heavily worn

offside and nearside front suspension traiing arm front bushes split and debonding

Pass 18 Oct 2011 115,408 miles

front brake pads low

rear coil springs corroded around lower coils

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2010 104,609 miles

nearside front tyre cut across tread

Pass 14 Oct 2009 92,547 miles

rear brake pads low

rear coil springs corroded around lower coils

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Oct 2009 92,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake pads low

rear coil springs corroded around lower coils

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2008 78,083 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and close to limits

Fail 15 Oct 2008 78,083 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front discs lipped and worn slightly

front pads low

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and close to limits

Pass 31 Oct 2007 57,602 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 FPX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HN54 FPX, 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 FPX registered?

HN54 FPX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is HN54 FPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN54 FPX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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