CarVerify

Free Car Check

HY54 PZB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

113,935 mi
Last recorded113,935 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 113,935 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 111,284 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside And Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 111,284 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside And Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside And Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 108,354 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 108,354 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 103,428 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 101,013 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 97,845 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2019 94,101 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 89,893 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 85,189 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 82,084 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 82,084 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 77,632 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 71,303 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 65,635 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 59,248 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011
Pass 15 Nov 2010 49,236 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,282 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 39,023 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,366 miles

engine management light on during test

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HY54 PZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PZB, 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 HY54 PZB?

You can check the full history of HY54 PZB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HY54 PZB registered?

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

Is HY54 PZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY54 PZB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY54 PZB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HY54 PZB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.