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EX54 NXR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,856 mi
Last recorded160,856 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 NXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 160,856 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 149,390 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 139,349 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear shocksw corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2023 128,700 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in inner tie rod ends both sides

Pass 15 Oct 2022 122,861 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 112,548 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 111,314 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 108,246 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Oct 2019 108,246 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2018 102,662 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 95,652 miles

Slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 20 Sep 2016 88,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 20 Sep 2016 88,936 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 7 Oct 2015 80,851 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 80,851 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,392 miles

Both front tyres are very low on the outer edges

Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,972 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 55,704 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,369 miles

Pad wear indicator light stays on

Fail 11 Oct 2011 48,349 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pad wear indicator light stays on

Pass 11 Oct 2010 40,282 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,921 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear tyre has cuts in the inner side wall but not yet deep enough to reach ply or cords

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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EX54 NXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX54 NXR, 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 EX54 NXR registered?

EX54 NXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is EX54 NXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 NXR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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