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HY54 OXD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,591 mi
Last recorded81,591 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 OXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 81,591 miles

head lights blured

slight inbalance on front brakes

slight play in near side front lower inner rear suspention arm bush

Fail 8 Jan 2018 81,588 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear suspention arm bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower steering coupling x play floor level (2.2.A.1b)

head lights blured

slight inbalance on front brakes

slight play in near side front lower inner rear suspention arm bush

Pass 31 Aug 2016 76,293 miles

exhaust hanger broken

Fail 30 Aug 2016 76,244 miles

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,140 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)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 58,140 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 1 Sep 2014 47,632 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,486 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 36,266 miles

screw in o/s rear tyre

surface rust on rear suspension parts

wiper blades required soon

Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,819 miles

All four tyres wearing slightly on edges

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 30,574 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,655 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 26,655 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 22,940 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,277 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 14,381 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 14,367 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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HY54 OXD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HY54 OXD, 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 HY54 OXD registered?

HY54 OXD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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