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MH54 HVG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,078 mi
Last recorded133,078 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 HVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 133,078 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 128,149 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 128,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 120,367 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 120,367 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 114,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 114,267 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 109,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Jun 2015 109,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2014 102,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 102,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 93,342 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 93,342 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 84,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 84,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,386 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 64,421 miles

front brake disc pitting on inside

off side front door check strap broken

Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,521 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,289 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 46,286 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,485 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 HVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MH54 HVG, 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 HVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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