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DA54 NVN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,794 mi
Last recorded79,794 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 NVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 79,794 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 79,464 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 77,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 old - cracking on trad with worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 - cracking on tread, wear almost on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded and rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 77,950 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 old - cracking on trad with worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 - cracking on tread, wear almost on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded and rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 76,822 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 75,802 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 75,194 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 74,237 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust mounting broken but still secure

Pass 4 Jul 2019 69,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 69,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 19 Jul 2018 62,457 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrect image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 15 Jul 2017 55,240 miles

Covers in engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Fail 15 Jul 2017 55,238 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Covers in engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer shoulder

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 47,939 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 43,693 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 40,716 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge cracked

offside front tyre outer edge cracked

offside rear tyre outer edge cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2013 37,789 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 37,789 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 35,771 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 35,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,284 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 29,816 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 27,585 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 27,585 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,289 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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DA54 NVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 DA54 NVN, 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 DA54 NVN registered?

DA54 NVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is DA54 NVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA54 NVN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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