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DE54 NLK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,230 mi
Last recorded91,230 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 NLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 91,230 miles

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

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

beam converters fitted to both headlamps

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Feb 2017 91,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall , 2 splits (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall, various splits (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

beam converters fitted to both headlamps

both front tyres are worn smooth on inner & outer treads & walls

centre mounting has broken away from exhaust pipe

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Feb 2016 84,500 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer treads

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wearing on inner & outer treads

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,372 miles

n/sf tyre has a cut on outer wall

o/sr tyre wearing on inner treads

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 74,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/sf tyre has a cut on outer wall

o/sr tyre wearing on inner treads

Fail 16 Apr 2013 66,879 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,879 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 61,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/sf and n/sf tyres are both worn on inner / outer treads

Fail 11 Apr 2012 61,403 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/sf and n/sf tyres are both worn on inner / outer treads

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,770 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner / outer treads

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills and floors

Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,084 miles

covers fitted to both outer sills and floors

Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,674 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 40,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,264 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 29,717 miles

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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DE54 NLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE54 NLK, 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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DE54 NLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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