CarVerify

Free Car Check

HY54 YRL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,739 mi
Last recorded102,739 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
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 YRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 102,739 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 102,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 98,948 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 95,967 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 95,967 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2019 90,649 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 90,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of (alloy) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 88,334 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 88,333 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 85,900 miles

Engine management light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 85,883 miles

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

Engine management light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 83,666 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 83,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s. (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 79,672 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 79,672 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,463 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 70,998 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,439 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 55,933 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

screen chipped

sill covers and undertrays fitted

unable to inspect rear coil springs fully

Fail 6 Aug 2011 55,917 miles

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

EML light on

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

screen chipped

sill covers and undertrays fitted

unable to inspect rear coil springs fully

Pass 14 Aug 2010 51,973 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,501 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 49,499 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,601 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 42,717 miles

STONE CHIP TO FRONT SCREEN

Fail 12 Sep 2007 42,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

stone chip to windscreen

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 YRL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YRL, 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 YRL?

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

What year was HY54 YRL registered?

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

Is HY54 YRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY54 YRL shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY54 YRL 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 YRL. 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.