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HV54 VSZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,044 mi
Last recorded135,044 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 135,044 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 135,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 130,802 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 130,802 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 125,183 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 125,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall ??? (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 120,470 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 120,470 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2017 115,147 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 115,118 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2016 112,178 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 110,165 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 101,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 98,258 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 94,872 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 94,872 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2011 82,364 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 75,383 miles

front discs lipped (worn)

rear pads worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 67,706 miles

lots of small stone chips on windscreen,in and out of zone 'A' all undersize and not affecting drivers view.

strongly advise both sides front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 55,940 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 46,648 miles

cuts in n/s/f and n/s/r tyre side walls

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 VSZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

HV54 VSZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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