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FV54 NXO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,802 mi
Last recorded125,802 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 NXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 125,802 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 121,666 miles

Rear both discs slighly warped

Fail 19 Jun 2020 121,603 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both no clear pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear both discs slighly warped

Pass 12 Jul 2019 115,663 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 115,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 110,386 miles

mil on arrival

Pass 1 Jun 2017 105,033 miles

Offside Front tyre close on the age

Fail 30 May 2017 105,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre close on the age

Pass 7 Jan 2016 97,290 miles

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on edges

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 97,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on edges

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 90,170 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 82,116 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 74,488 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 74,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 66,156 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 57,715 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 48,200 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,542 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,129 miles

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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FV54 NXO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FV54 NXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV54 NXO registered?

FV54 NXO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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