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HV54 ZDY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

109,642 mi
Last recorded109,642 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 109,642 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 109,016 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 102,912 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 102,912 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 92,626 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 92,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2021 91,012 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2021 91,011 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 88,802 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 85,440 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 81,626 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 78,119 miles

Front brake discs worn but pads ok at present

Head light lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2016 75,519 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2015 67,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,722 miles

drivers door check strap insecure

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2014 58,722 miles

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

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

drivers door check strap insecure

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2013 48,177 miles

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

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

drivers seat will not tilt

Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,987 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 33,566 miles

both rear tyres 3mm tread remaining

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 23 Jun 2010 30,401 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,324 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 20,135 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 20,041 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,807 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 17,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 ZDY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ZDY, 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 ZDY registered?

HV54 ZDY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is HV54 ZDY safe to buy?

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