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DG54 NBF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

215,319 mi
Last recorded215,319 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 NBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 215,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general wear/play to steering/suspension very close to mot fail

Fail 22 Jul 2022 215,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

general wear/play to steering/suspension very close to mot fail

Pass 23 Jul 2021 207,841 miles

general wear /play to steering/suspension

Pass 21 Aug 2020 200,876 miles

general wear/play to steering/suspension

Pass 20 Aug 2019 194,834 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 185,760 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 176,592 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 164,761 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 154,750 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 14 Aug 2015 154,750 miles

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2014 154,740 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery very close to fail(needed jump start at time of mot)

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2014 154,729 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery very close to fail(needed jump start at time of mot)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 150,279 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 140,687 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 132,648 miles

both front brake discs showlng wear lips

Pass 11 Jun 2010 122,178 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 122,178 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 92,987 miles

plastic vehicle undershields restrict full inspection.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 64,674 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 64,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 64,663 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 51,792 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 4 Sep 2007 51,792 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

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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DG54 NBF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DG54 NBF, 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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DG54 NBF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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