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HW54 AOJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,613 mi
Last recorded144,613 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 AOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 144,613 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

sill covers and under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 27 Nov 2021 144,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

sill covers and under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 22 Dec 2020 121,918 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 104,867 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder of both front tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

full under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 11 Oct 2019 104,867 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder of both front tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

full under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 6 Nov 2018 93,904 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 80,056 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,298 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,973 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 53,580 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 51,631 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,142 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 47,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 44,064 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 44,064 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,161 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 38,161 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,243 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,622 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,543 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 24,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HW54 AOJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HW54 AOJ, 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 HW54 AOJ registered?

HW54 AOJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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