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HG54 NKO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

78,214 mi
Last recorded78,214 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 NKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 78,214 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 75,024 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 71,121 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 67,309 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 62,617 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 62,600 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,319 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 58,738 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 55,946 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 52,859 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 48,804 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 45,983 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 41,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,947 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,586 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 29,334 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,720 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,544 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 14,372 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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HG54 NKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HG54 NKO, 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 HG54 NKO registered?

HG54 NKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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