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HY54 RFK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,181 mi
Last recorded116,181 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 RFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 116,181 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 115,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 101,686 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 101,682 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 98,966 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 96,254 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 96,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 93,222 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 87,952 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 83,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center & rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 78,492 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,669 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 64,260 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,303 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front pads getting low brake discs worn

slight exhaust leak centre silencer

tyre tread depths both front 4mm both rear 5mm 205/55r16v n/s/r is w rated

Fail 17 Sep 2008 43,029 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front pads getting low brake discs worn

slight exhaust leak centre silencer

tyre tread depths both front 4mm both rear 5mm 205/55r16v n/s/r is w rated

Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,498 miles

TYRES 20555R16V both front 4.0mm both rear 8.0mm spare is space saver n/s/f tyre bald outer edge nail in o/s/f tyre near edge unrepairable

small dent in n/s/f door, side skirts fitted to car so unable to check sills fully

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 RFK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RFK, 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 RFK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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