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HV54 LLP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,069 mi
Last recorded184,069 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 LLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 184,069 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 174,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 169,478 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 169,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 162,489 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 13 Aug 2013 162,475 miles

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 9 Aug 2012 153,901 miles

All brake pads wearing thin.

Both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 8 Aug 2012 153,878 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 145,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 145,239 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 136,383 miles

front number plate deteriorating (boarderline pass)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 31 Aug 2010 136,332 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating (boarderline pass)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Sep 2009 125,153 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2008 115,230 miles

nearside side repeater dim

Pass 13 Aug 2007 104,282 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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HV54 LLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HV54 LLP, 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 LLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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