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HV54 KHM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,718 mi
Last recorded109,718 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 KHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 109,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2024 104,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At ABS Module (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear All arms

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Undertray fitted

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 104,779 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At ABS Module (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear All arms

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Undertray fitted

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 98,711 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 23 Dec 2022 91,777 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 86,453 miles

Engine idle uneven.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Park brake only just reached required efficiency.

Fail 15 Nov 2021 86,453 miles

Engine idle uneven.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Park brake only just reached required efficiency.

Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,617 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox/sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 83,616 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm/inner bush worn/separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox/sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 81,317 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 74,172 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight oil leak gearbox sump area

Pass 26 Oct 2017 67,686 miles

Front 28% imbalance on brakes would advise attention

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Rear slight deterioration on reg; plate

Pass 31 Oct 2016 61,141 miles

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

low effort to nearside rear parking brake

Fail 26 Oct 2016 61,124 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

low effort to nearside rear parking brake

Pass 2 Nov 2015 53,526 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 45,187 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Small chunk out of nearside front inner tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Nov 2013 36,013 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S Front wheel slight bind

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 26,085 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,608 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 25,608 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,897 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,209 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 20,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,471 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,977 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 10,441 miles

Off side repeater lens cracked

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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HV54 KHM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HV54 KHM, 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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HV54 KHM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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