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FA54 NUB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,932 mi
Last recorded143,932 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 NUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2024 143,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension components, Sub-Frame and Structure corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2022 138,453 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

all over corrosion underside of vehicle, suspension components and chassis

Fail 17 Nov 2022 138,453 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

all over corrosion underside of vehicle, suspension components and chassis

Pass 2 Nov 2021 135,474 miles

Underbody corrosion present

Fail 2 Nov 2021 135,473 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody corrosion present

Pass 26 Oct 2020 131,751 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 131,749 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 127,011 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 193,424 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 170,042 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 96,584 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 96,584 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 88,961 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 80,325 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,758 miles

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

advise rear subframe / chassie corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2013 71,303 miles

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

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

advise rear subframe / chassie corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 62,700 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 62,606 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,477 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 47,772 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 41,548 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,548 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,888 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 28,965 miles

Rear tyres on 1.6mm in middle of tread.

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm on outer edge.

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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FA54 NUB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FA54 NUB, 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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FA54 NUB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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