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MH54 GXX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,116 mi
Last recorded139,116 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 GXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 139,116 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2024 126,511 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 115,877 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension component corroded(both side0

Fail 24 Aug 2023 115,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension component corroded(both side0

Pass 6 Sep 2022 103,631 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 91,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 85,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020 85,316 miles

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

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

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

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

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 78,976 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 78,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear one of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 74,402 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/side front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2018 74,402 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2017 68,131 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 68,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 53,938 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 52,691 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various rear suspension components corroded/bushes perished.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,553 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 42,685 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 39,082 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 39,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 35,478 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 29,904 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 24,815 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 20,339 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 15,804 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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MH54 GXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MH54 GXX, 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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MH54 GXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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