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HW54 APV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

24,801 mi
Last recorded24,801 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 24,801 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 24,796 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 24,636 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 24,402 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 24,056 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 23,928 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 23,927 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 23,240 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 22,861 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 22,710 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 22,588 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,709 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 20,946 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 19,848 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,930 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 17,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 16,544 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly worn/scrubbed.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 14,675 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 12,773 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,856 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 8,648 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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HW54 APV 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 95.2%.

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 HW54 APV, 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

How do I check the history of HW54 APV?

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What year was HW54 APV registered?

HW54 APV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2004.

Is HW54 APV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW54 APV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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