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FG54 NNO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

123,062 mi
Last recorded123,062 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 NNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 123,062 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 123,062 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 117,662 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 117,157 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 116,278 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 114,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2021 111,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 109,238 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 105,273 miles

offside track rod end slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2017 98,494 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 91,358 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 91,358 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,263 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 77,115 miles

poor shocker action at n/s/r

Fail 30 Jul 2014 77,115 miles

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

poor shocker action at n/s/r

Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,221 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,476 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 54,477 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,224 miles

exhaust mount broken.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 37,763 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,696 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 23,820 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 23,820 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

wheels and tyres are fitted to the wrong axles

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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FG54 NNO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FG54 NNO, 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 FG54 NNO registered?

FG54 NNO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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