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HV54 VYF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,656 mi
Last recorded66,656 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 66,656 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 66,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 59,824 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

emissions too clean

Pass 26 Jul 2024 59,149 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 58,248 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 57,360 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 56,487 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 55,102 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 53,553 miles

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2019 53,553 miles

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

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2018 52,147 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

both rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 20 Sep 2018 52,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 20 Sep 2017 49,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,868 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 41,562 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,278 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2014 37,278 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2013 32,423 miles

slight surface rust on rear suspension parts

Pass 17 Sep 2012 28,511 miles

slight surface rust on rear suspension parts

Fail 17 Sep 2012 28,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight surface rust on rear suspension parts

Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,835 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,713 miles

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

both rear coil springs rusty

o/s rear tyre at 3mm

rear suspension parts rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2009 19,445 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 19,445 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s rear tyre 3mm

o/s rear tyre jusy under 4mm

Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,202 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 15,202 miles

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

plastic side sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2007 11,639 miles

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 VYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VYF, 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 VYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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