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MH54 JKO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,315 mi
Last recorded99,315 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 JKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 99,315 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 99,315 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 92,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front lamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2023 89,476 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 86,164 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 83,287 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 80,451 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 77,583 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 72,142 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 67,748 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,078 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,222 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 54,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 45,210 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 43,655 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,076 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 39,076 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 34,596 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 30,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 30,832 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 24,292 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 17,354 miles

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

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 JKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JKO, 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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What year was MH54 JKO registered?

MH54 JKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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