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HX54 UTR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

207,682 mi
Last recorded207,682 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 UTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 207,682 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 119,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 115,733 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 110,342 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 110,198 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 104,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front headlamps deteriorated

nearside mirror housing deteriorated

offside door hinge broken

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Oct 2017 93,419 miles

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

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

Offside rear has slight brake bind

Fail 4 Oct 2017 93,418 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working on mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225-45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear has slight brake bind

Pass 6 Oct 2016 81,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245-40-17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated. Worn bald on the inner edge 245-40-17 (4.1.E.1)

x2 front wipers deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2016 81,024 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-45-17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer hanger corroded off (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245-40-17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated. Worn bald on the inner edge 245-40-17 (4.1.E.1)

x2 front wipers deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,480 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 69,480 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,599 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 62,549 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front Windscreen has slight chip

off side front tyre inner edge starting to wear and tyre tread has crack

Fail 28 Jul 2012 59,091 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front Windscreen has slight chip

off side front tyre inner edge starting to wear and tyre tread has crack

off side rear tyre outter has slight cut

Pass 5 Aug 2011 54,808 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 50,901 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,290 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 42,205 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 27,018 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 27,018 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 UTR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UTR, 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 UTR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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