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MT54 FHY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,224 mi
Last recorded114,224 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 FHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 114,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays/outersill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2024 110,502 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly noisy

underbody heavily corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2023 110,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust slightly noisy

underbody heavily corroded

undertrays fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 106,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 97,950 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 97,950 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,160 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 89,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 84,859 miles

brake pipee

Pass 21 Nov 2017 80,871 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing insecior

Offside Front oil leak from eng or st rack

Pass 11 Nov 2016 75,670 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 68,827 miles

Offside front tyre worn to limit on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2014 62,392 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 1 Dec 2014 62,392 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 58,007 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 51,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn on inner faces

hanbrake lever long travel

nearside rear tyre inner and outer wall damaged by running under inflated/205/55R16/91V

Fail 21 Nov 2012 51,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn on inner faces

hanbrake lever long travel

nearside rear tyre inner and outer wall damaged by running under inflated/205/55R16/91V

Pass 28 Nov 2011 44,184 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 36,300 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,843 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres have sidewalls scrubed

nearside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2008 22,387 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 16,119 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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MT54 FHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 MT54 FHY, 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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MT54 FHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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