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HV54 YLO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,390 mi
Last recorded65,390 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 YLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,390 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 65,390 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,502 miles

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

Offside front tyre has cuts to the rubbing strip but is not weakening the tyre structure

Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,379 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,704 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,682 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 23,954 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,417 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 YLO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YLO, 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 YLO registered?

HV54 YLO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is HV54 YLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV54 YLO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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