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ML54 HLM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

79,923 mi
Last recorded79,923 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 HLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 79,923 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 73,339 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 73,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested pads on metal on metal (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 66,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 58,427 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 49,951 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 49,945 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 47,318 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 47,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 39,597 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 39,531 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 39,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 38,925 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 38,010 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 37,063 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 37,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 36,082 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 35,041 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 33,859 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Nov 2012 33,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 32,214 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 32,214 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 30,158 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 27,653 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 27,653 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2008 24,962 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 24,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 21,073 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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ML54 HLM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ML54 HLM, 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 ML54 HLM registered?

ML54 HLM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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