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NL54 HRM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

138,619 mi
Last recorded138,619 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 138,619 miles

Emissions close to limit - Lamba

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 138,619 miles

Emissions close to limit - Lamba

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 136,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms rusting / rear attached to subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 136,439 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Chassis leg / inner wing panal corroded - Flexi brake hose bracket insecure. (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms rusting / rear attached to subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 135,532 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 135,532 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 135,190 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 134,001 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 133,958 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 124,019 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 124,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 112,338 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

both sides rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2017 112,336 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

both sides rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 102,525 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 102,523 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 96,076 miles

engine fault light on

Fail 27 Oct 2015 95,838 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive fail emmisions test (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 87,806 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

light corrosion on rear suspension components and rear subframe

Pass 11 Jun 2013 71,840 miles

both front top suspension mountings getting rough

rear brake pipes corroding

rear suspension arms corroding

slight judder on front near side brake

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Jun 2013 71,840 miles

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

both front top suspension mountings getting rough

rear brake pipes corroding

rear suspension arms corroding

slight judder on front near side brake

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 24 May 2012 62,679 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 62,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,258 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 57,292 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

floor covers not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and fuel lines

Fail 4 Nov 2010 57,291 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

floor covers not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and fuel lines

Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,722 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 36,338 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,826 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 25,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 HRM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 HRM, 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 HRM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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