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HN54 PZR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

188,594 mi
Last recorded188,594 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 188,594 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 174,542 miles

Engine/ Under trays fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge But not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 161,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 147,290 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED AS MARKED

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON TREAD FACE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 139,903 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 139,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 130,344 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

REAR EXHAUST SUPPORT MISSING EXHAUST SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTIVE

Pass 16 Oct 2019 116,333 miles

REAR EXHAUST SUPPORT MISSING BY DIFF BUT EXHAUST SYSTEM STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

Fail 16 Oct 2019 116,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

REAR EXHAUST SUPPORT MISSING BY DIFF BUT EXHAUST SYSTEM STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

Pass 16 Oct 2018 103,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front TYRE INNER AND OUTER EDGE WEARING LOW

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

REAR EXHAUST SUPPORT MISSING BY DIFF BUT EXHAUST SYSTEM STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

Pass 20 Oct 2017 93,880 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 90,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,154 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 86,154 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 83,682 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,682 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 78,696 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 77,299 miles

n/s/f tyre has a very small buldge in outter side wall.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,623 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 63,889 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,881 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate fadeing

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,662 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,786 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 PZR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PZR, 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 PZR registered?

HN54 PZR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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