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AU54 NSN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,507 mi
Last recorded98,507 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 NSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 98,507 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F & N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S/F & N/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded O/S/R,N/S/R & N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S/F & N/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 97,063 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 95,921 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 93,528 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 79,293 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 73,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 66,408 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 66,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 58,194 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 47,626 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 47,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 35,195 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 24,789 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,064 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 23,091 miles

rear and centre exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,163 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 21,103 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 18,905 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 16,879 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 14,635 miles

n/s front tyre side wall cracking and n/s rear and o/s front

Pass 6 Oct 2008 12,131 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 9,482 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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AU54 NSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AU54 NSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU54 NSN?

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What year was AU54 NSN registered?

AU54 NSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2004.

Is AU54 NSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 NSN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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