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HY54 RBF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,591 mi
Last recorded132,591 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 132,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 132,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 126,698 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 126,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 120,243 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 120,243 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 114,574 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 114,574 miles

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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 108,067 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 102,231 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 102,231 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 97,185 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 91,039 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 90,137 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 90,134 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 79,657 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 66,738 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 66,736 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 57,047 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 40,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,954 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,554 miles

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 RBF 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 63.6%.

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 RBF, 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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HY54 RBF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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