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MW54 HMZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,540 mi
Last recorded102,540 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 HMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 102,540 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 102,540 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 85,822 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 85,822 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 66,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 49,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge slightly

nearside rear tyre worn on edge and close to wear bands

offside front tyre worn on edge slightly

offside rear tyre worn on edge and down to wear bands

Fail 19 Sep 2013 49,816 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge slightly

nearside rear tyre worn on edge and close to wear bands

offside front tyre worn on edge slightly

offside rear tyre worn on edge and down to wear bands

Pass 31 Jul 2012 36,685 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 29,322 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 27,781 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,036 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 9,596 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 9,520 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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MW54 HMZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MW54 HMZ, 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 MW54 HMZ registered?

MW54 HMZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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