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LT54 NWJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,072 mi
Last recorded65,072 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 NWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 65,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror unit slightly loose

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perishing, age 2017. Size 205/55/16. 91H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 60,558 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 56,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside mirror glass becoming blurred.

Signs of perishing on the offside rear tyre. 2017

Fail 21 Nov 2023 56,977 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside mirror glass becoming blurred.

Signs of perishing on the offside rear tyre. 2017

Pass 28 Nov 2022 53,570 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 53,518 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (upper ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 49,906 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 49,906 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 47,240 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 44,654 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 44,654 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 39,753 miles

Small cut to the offside front outer tyre wall

Pass 16 Oct 2017 35,186 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,100 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 28,932 miles

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

Offside Rear damage to wheel arch

Pass 28 Aug 2014 28,918 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,639 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 28,639 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s mirror glass loose

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 28,175 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,283 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,123 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,537 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 16,730 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,911 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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LT54 NWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LT54 NWJ, 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 LT54 NWJ registered?

LT54 NWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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