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HN54 WUG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,612 mi
Last recorded129,612 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 WUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 129,612 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 129,607 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 119,149 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 119,149 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 112,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 102,896 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 92,604 miles

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

slight binding on both rear brakes

Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,838 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,845 miles

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

brake pipes greased

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Apr 2014 80,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pipes greased

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2013 71,619 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 71,618 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,370 miles

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

front brake discs

Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,456 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,674 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 35,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake has travel

Pass 4 Dec 2008 33,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Dec 2007 24,414 miles

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

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 WUG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WUG, 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 WUG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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