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ML54 HMF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,597 mi
Last recorded171,597 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 171,597 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 162,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 162,048 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 153,904 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm , inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm , inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front hub has slight play

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured starting to fade to white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 153,904 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm , inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm , inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front hub has slight play

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured starting to fade to white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 146,168 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 146,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edges also damaged on outer side wall

Pass 15 Nov 2014 136,939 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 136,939 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 126,159 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 126,159 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 115,251 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2012

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 102,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 102,861 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 90,214 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 75,827 miles

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

slight distorsion to front brakes

Pass 12 Nov 2008 61,008 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 61,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 43,515 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 43,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 HMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HMF, 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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ML54 HMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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