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HV54 VTL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,919 mi
Last recorded154,919 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 154,919 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 153,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 May 2024 151,643 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 148,993 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 148,993 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 144,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder

Fail 12 Jan 2022 144,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 138,668 miles

Brake pad wear indicator message illuminated

Malfunction indicator lamp came on during emissions test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 138,653 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel touches inner arch when on lock

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 136,614 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 127,597 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 7mm, o/s/f on 6mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: front 225/45/17 94YXL, rear 245/40 ZR 17 95W XL.

Pass 5 Feb 2018 119,232 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 108,024 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,543 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 77,143 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 75,504 miles

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jun 2013 72,513 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 72,503 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,744 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 62,215 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 55,999 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Aug 2010 55,999 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,590 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,652 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 39,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,401 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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HV54 VTL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV54 VTL registered?

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

Is HV54 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV54 VTL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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