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HV54 VTA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,522 mi
Last recorded66,522 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 VTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 66,522 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 64,389 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2020 64,387 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2019 62,789 miles

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2019 62,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 59,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

under body corroded including suspension components

under cover and sill cover fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 56,302 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under the body corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 53,117 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edge

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 47,638 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 47,638 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,379 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 17 Sep 2014 42,379 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a small chunk out of sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2012 31,178 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 17 Sep 2012 31,178 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,200 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bearing type noise from aux drive belt area

unable to fully inspect vehicle underside due to under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 23,794 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,760 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,726 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 13,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VTA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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