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NL54 BXB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,598 mi
Last recorded94,598 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 BXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 94,598 miles

Offside Front mirror tinted

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 94,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn STEEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDES / DROP LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror tinted

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 89,467 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 84,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 79,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,351 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 76,350 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction on dashboard (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 74,100 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 70,767 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,600 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 68,600 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 66,679 miles

esp light on

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,814 miles

esp display fault

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

Pass 11 Jul 2012 64,100 miles

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)

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

rear brake pads looks low

Pass 13 Jul 2011 61,994 miles

both front tyres wearing outside edges 225/45/17wr

both rear tyres stepping 245/40/17wr.

esp light on

Pass 12 Jul 2010 59,256 miles

Slight wear on edges of front tyres

Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,574 miles

unable to check under side vehicle fully due to lower panels

Pass 15 Sep 2008 55,487 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 49,805 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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NL54 BXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NL54 BXB, 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 NL54 BXB registered?

NL54 BXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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