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NL54 HRW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,335 mi
Last recorded98,335 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 HRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 98,335 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Dec 2017 158,166 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2016 92,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Dec 2016 92,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 139,324 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 139,324 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,539 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 72,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 72,037 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 63,825 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 60,534 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 60,534 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 56,471 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,109 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 43,978 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 9,133 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 HRW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HRW, 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 HRW registered?

NL54 HRW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is NL54 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL54 HRW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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