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NK54 UBE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,305 mi
Last recorded53,305 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 UBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 53,305 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface rust to items

Pass 11 Aug 2025 52,127 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2024 50,483 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2023 48,708 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 46,750 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear pads worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 46,743 miles

Horn not working No horn. (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom rear ball joint has excessive p-lay. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear pads worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 44,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 9 Jan 2020 42,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 31 May 2018 42,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 16 May 2017 41,593 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 May 2016 40,874 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,373 miles

Both Front Tyre Worn on the Outside Tracking needs to be done

Pass 10 Sep 2013 38,302 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 37,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,822 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,118 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 31,029 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,498 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 26,482 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,914 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 UBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UBE, 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 NK54 UBE registered?

NK54 UBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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