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NK54 UAC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,873 mi
Last recorded136,873 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 UAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 136,873 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 126,582 miles

Inner and Outer edges wearing both front tyres

Fail 19 Sep 2018 126,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Inner and Outer edges wearing both front tyres

Pass 21 Sep 2017 113,373 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components,time of test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system very corroded,but not leaking time of test

Fail 20 Sep 2017 113,373 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components,time of test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system very corroded,but not leaking time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2016 101,605 miles

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 101,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 90,817 miles

undershields fitted time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2014 78,143 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 62,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2013 62,457 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,661 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,357 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,859 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,250 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 29,250 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,601 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,470 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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NK54 UAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NK54 UAC, 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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NK54 UAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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