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HV54 MYK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,510 mi
Last recorded104,510 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 104,510 miles

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

corrosion on frames and suspension components (all over)

Pass 11 Dec 2025 104,509 miles

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

Surface corrosion (frames and suspension components)

Pass 2 Jan 2025 102,371 miles

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

Rear surface corrosion on frames and suspension components

Pass 21 Dec 2023 101,954 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 100,574 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 100,574 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 97,663 miles

Headlamp aims poor

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension components corroded

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

Tested when wet

Under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2020 82,041 miles

both suspension coil springs heavily corroded

under body shields fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2019 71,410 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 66,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 66,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine v belt badly split

Pass 11 Dec 2017 61,859 miles

offside and nearside rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded

tested under wet conditions

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2017 61,855 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded

tested under wet conditions

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,772 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 6 Dec 2016 57,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2015 52,797 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 48,589 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 45,476 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 41,842 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 31,482 miles

Engine warning light on

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 33,584 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,211 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/front fog light n/w

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 10 Dec 2008 24,740 miles

emission trigger point not met

trims fitted to outersills and much of the underside

Pass 15 Nov 2007 21,082 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 21,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 MYK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MYK, 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 HV54 MYK registered?

HV54 MYK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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