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HG54 NKR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,786 mi
Last recorded135,786 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 NKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 135,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 131,510 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 124,121 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 117,133 miles

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

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

engine management light up on dash

Pass 31 Aug 2016 107,847 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light up on dash

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2016 107,847 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light up on dash

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2015 98,410 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light up on dash

Fail 22 Aug 2015 98,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management light up on dash

Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,867 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 93,867 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 84,877 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

n/s o/s front tyres getting low on inner edges

n/s o/s lower suspention arm inner bushes slightly deteraited

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Aug 2013 84,877 miles

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

n/s o/s front tyres getting low on inner edges

n/s o/s lower suspention arm inner bushes slightly deteraited

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 61,413 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,388 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,362 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,546 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 31,969 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 NKR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NKR, 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 NKR registered?

HG54 NKR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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