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NL54 HRK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

173,024 mi
Last recorded173,024 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 173,024 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 166,300 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n//sr and o/s/r suspect under tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r floor covers fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 156,085 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive floor covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 148,012 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r covers fitted and floor covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 148,012 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r covers fitted and floor covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 140,422 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 134,048 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 128,119 miles

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

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

back brake plate rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2019 128,119 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 120,803 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 120,652 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted, some visible signs of corrosion to underbody

Pass 17 Jul 2017 112,172 miles

engine malfunction light on

Fail 14 Jul 2017 112,094 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

engine malfunction light on

Pass 28 Jun 2016 103,862 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre tread worn on the outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2016 103,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to excessive cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre tread worn on the outer edge

Fail 7 Jun 2016 103,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on the inner edge 205/55/16

Nearside Rear tyre tread badly worn on the outer edge

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front tyre tread badly worn on the inner edge worn smooth

Offside Rear brakes grinding noise but cannot see inner pad and discs facing to see wear

front brakes badly worn and worn unevenly

Pass 9 Apr 2015 92,464 miles

corrosion rear suspension

Fail 8 Apr 2015 92,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion rear suspension

Pass 2 Jul 2014 88,280 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 88,280 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 82,421 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 46,749 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 76,483 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 76,480 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 66,703 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 57,254 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,761 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 46,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,568 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 29,545 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 HRK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HRK, 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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NL54 HRK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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