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HV54 LLT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

283,605 mi
Last recorded283,605 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 LLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 283,605 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 168,782 miles

EML is on

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met 16% it may need adjustment or repair

sub frame area slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 153,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Please Note Corrosion Showing Around Sub frame Area

Please Note Slight Damage To Back Plate (Bent)

Please Note Slight knock On Steering But No Play Found

Fail 7 Sep 2016 153,234 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Please Note Corrosion Showing Around Sub frame Area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Please Note Slight Damage To Back Plate (Bent)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 145,670 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slighty corroded

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 131,112 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 130,214 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 114,341 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 114,271 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 94,512 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 77,782 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 77,528 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 60,704 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 56,466 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 58,466 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 55,392 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 52,536 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 52,536 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 52,536 miles

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

SLIGHT LIPP TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

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 LLT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LLT, 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 LLT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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