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MV54 HWA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

130,988 mi
Last recorded130,988 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 HWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 130,988 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 128,669 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 126,888 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 125,287 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 125,287 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 123,556 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 121,586 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 119,600 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 115,917 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 112,286 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 106,734 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 106,734 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 99,412 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 94,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil Leak from O/S of engine.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 94,587 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil Leak from O/S of engine.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 89,783 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,269 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 82,879 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 82,879 miles

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

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

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

rear coil springs starting to corrode

slight damage to nsf mirror casing and indicator lens

Pass 28 Aug 2010 78,525 miles

front disc corroded but not causing bind or imbalance

Fail 18 Feb 2010 75,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Extensive plastic covers under bonnet & underside of vehicle limit inspection. Plastic sill covers also fitted.

Front brake discs corroding, borderline pass on inner faces.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 75,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Extensive plastic covers under bonnet & underside of vehicle limit inspection. Plastic sill covers also fitted.

Front brake discs corroding, borderline pass on inner faces.

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 68,889 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 55,370 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)

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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MV54 HWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MV54 HWA, 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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MV54 HWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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