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MH54 MLV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,898 mi
Last recorded124,898 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 124,898 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 124,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 120,429 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body and chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2020 120,428 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body and chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2019 118,474 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 114,120 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 114,120 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 109,196 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 109,196 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 104,181 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 98,377 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 98,377 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 93,933 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 90,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounting corroded

rear tailbox corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 90,184 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounting corroded

rear tailbox corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 82,336 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 75,593 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 73,574 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,321 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 55,627 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 55,471 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,302 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,398 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 MLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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