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MJ54 NXU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

174,359 mi
Last recorded174,359 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 NXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 174,359 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 169,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower front and back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres,wearing outer wall 205/55r16

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 169,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower front and back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres,wearing outer wall 205/55r16

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 167,197 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 167,197 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 158,910 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 158,910 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 154,968 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 152,141 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 144,881 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 139,873 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 133,401 miles

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 7 Nov 2014 128,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 124,955 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 124,955 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 120,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2011 116,074 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Small stone chips in screen

Fail 19 Oct 2011 116,074 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small stone chips in screen

Pass 2 Nov 2010 112,150 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 107,959 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 102,914 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 97,564 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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MJ54 NXU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MJ54 NXU, 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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MJ54 NXU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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