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NL54 BYA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

42,344 mi
Last recorded42,344 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 BYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 42,344 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake efficiency low (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 42,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount corroded insicure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake efficiency low (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 32,620 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 32,246 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 31,972 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 31,418 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 30,849 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 27,532 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 25,058 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 23,007 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 18,763 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 15,751 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 14,345 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 13,193 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 11,258 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 10,345 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 9,676 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 8,345 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 7,328 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 6,139 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 BYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL54 BYA registered?

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

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The MOT history for NL54 BYA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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