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HY54 PYX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

74,224 mi
Last recorded74,224 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 PYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 74,224 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 73,436 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 73,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 71,504 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 69,566 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 69,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 66,874 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 64,742 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 62,789 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 62,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 60,877 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 58,850 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 56,731 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 53,783 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 53,783 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 51,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2014 49,289 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,834 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 42,398 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,679 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 37,264 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,204 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 29,178 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 26,461 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,216 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HY54 PYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HY54 PYX, 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

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What year was HY54 PYX registered?

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

Is HY54 PYX safe to buy?

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