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HX54 UTP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,493 mi
Last recorded77,493 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 UTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 77,493 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 66,072 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 66,072 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 65,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 63,701 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 63,640 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 62,465 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 61,191 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 60,299 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 60,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2018 56,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both camber arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has some movement indicating adjustment required

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2017 55,397 miles

Front brake pads are worn low.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,535 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,531 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 50,118 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 48,355 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,913 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 43,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,435 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 40,366 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)

front brake pads and discs worn

front disc inner cooling holes blocked

Pass 16 Oct 2009 36,819 miles

front brake pads appear low, rears not visable , advise brake inspection.....

Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,179 miles

front brake discs worn ....

front brake pads getting low....

Pass 29 Oct 2007 30,318 miles

front brake discs worn....

front brake pads appear low.....

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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HX54 UTP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HX54 UTP, 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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HX54 UTP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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