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HN54 LVA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,260 mi
Last recorded102,260 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 102,260 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive small leak from automatic gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Aug 2022 102,253 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour Both front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low Both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn On straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn On straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer face badly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper broken

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished outer sidewall and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 96,325 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 96,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2020 90,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 88,413 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

off side stop lamp lens deteriorating

Fail 2 Aug 2019 88,413 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting brackety broken (6.1.2 (a))

off side stop lamp lens deteriorating

Pass 22 Aug 2018 86,558 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 86,558 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 84,056 miles

exhaust mounting bracket by rear diff broken

Fail 23 Aug 2017 84,056 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts/curb damage to side wall (4.1.E.1)

exhaust mounting bracket by rear diff broken

off side front tyre has cuts/curb damage to side wall ,a screw in the tread and is worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 79,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

cuts/curb damage to near side front tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2016 78,823 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

cuts/curb damage to near side front tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2015 73,734 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

some damage to front nearside wheel and tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2015 73,734 miles

some damage to front nearside wheel and tyre sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,802 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,394 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 62,403 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 62,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 61,985 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,095 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 48,866 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,600 miles

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

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

unable to see under body as plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2007 36,299 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 LVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LVA, 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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HN54 LVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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