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HN54 LVD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,469 mi
Last recorded138,469 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 LVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 138,469 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake is working but weak

Offside indicator tell is flashing fast

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 18 Nov 2020 138,469 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear handbrake is working but weak

Offside indicator tell is flashing fast

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2019 134,969 miles

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

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

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 13 Nov 2018 128,859 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 122,981 miles

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

engine bay covers and underbody covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2017 122,732 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

engine bay covers and underbody covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 117,022 miles

os wing mirror idecator fault on dash

vehicle under tray fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 117,021 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

e/m light on dash

os wing mirror idecator fault on dash

vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 109,476 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

indicator tell tale showing fault but no fault found

Pass 15 Oct 2014 102,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 102,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 94,799 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 91,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2012 91,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 81,693 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2010 75,718 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 62,537 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 62,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2008 46,528 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 41,098 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 LVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LVD, 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 LVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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