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FX54 NFD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,735 mi
Last recorded150,735 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 NFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 150,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 150,701 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 141,149 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Apr 2019 141,149 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2018 135,552 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 May 2018 135,551 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2017 130,739 miles

Front both inner tyres treads wearing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear inner tyre tread worn

Pass 3 Aug 2016 126,743 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 126,743 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 121,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2014 110,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 110,826 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 100,791 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 90,333 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 83,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 73,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 63,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,654 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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FX54 NFD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FX54 NFD, 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 FX54 NFD registered?

FX54 NFD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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