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DA54 NVU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,895 mi
Last recorded97,895 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2026 97,895 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 91,414 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 84,393 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 84,393 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 74,152 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 68,890 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 68,027 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 67,236 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 65,783 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 65,783 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 65,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 27 Jan 2018 62,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 58,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 55,601 miles

both front tyres are worn close to limit

Fail 30 Jan 2016 55,527 miles

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

both front tyre getting low

eml light on

Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,133 miles

EML lamp illuminated

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Nearside front outer brake pad wearing low

Rear coil springs corroding

Windscreen scratched within swept area, not yet affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 13 Feb 2015 51,133 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML lamp illuminated

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Nearside front outer brake pad wearing low

Rear coil springs corroding

Windscreen scratched within swept area, not yet affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 12 Feb 2014 46,698 miles

Child seat fitted at offside rear preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

EML warning lamp illuminated

Nearside front (front most) lower arm bush deteriorated

Offside front (front most) lower arm bush deteriorated

Offside front headlamp beam image poor

Offside rear indicator discoloured

Rear brake discs pitting

Rear coil springs slight corrosion

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 42,692 miles

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

offside front wiper starting to split

Pass 14 Feb 2012 39,836 miles

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,045 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 31,704 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 31,697 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 27,559 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 23,741 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 NVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NVU, 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 NVU registered?

DA54 NVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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