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HN54 NUX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,985 mi
Last recorded119,985 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 NUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 119,985 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

plastic undertrays preventing full inspection of underside of vehicle

surface corrosion to rear suspension components but not seriously weakened

Fail 28 Jun 2023 119,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

plastic undertrays preventing full inspection of underside of vehicle

surface corrosion to rear suspension components but not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Jun 2022 108,774 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f door check strap broken

plastic covers on rear lower arms

Pass 30 Jun 2021 98,720 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 98,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s door check strap broken

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2020 98,164 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s door check strap broken

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 97,538 miles

handbrake efficiency poor

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre tread cut, perished and wearing unevenly

o/s/f door check strap broken

o/s/f tyre tread perished and wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Aug 2018 96,999 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Aug 2018 96,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Jul 2017 96,412 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 96,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 91,618 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Apr 2016 91,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 3 Feb 2015 72,903 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 59,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 54,178 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 15 Jan 2013 52,232 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 52,232 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 31,534 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 31,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGED

Pass 8 Dec 2010 20,051 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 16,551 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 13,374 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 13,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 10,023 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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HN54 NUX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HN54 NUX, 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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HN54 NUX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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