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NL54 HSF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

213,370 mi
Last recorded213,370 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 HSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 213,370 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 213,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 199,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foreward most arm , front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.53 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.01 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 179,161 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

rear hand brake performance slightly low

Fail 22 Oct 2018 179,161 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 161,150 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 137,980 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 117,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt UPPER (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt UPPER (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 110,005 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 110,005 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 103,183 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 97,087 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 89,905 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,604 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 72,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers starting to smear

rear number plate letters starting to fade

Pass 1 Sep 2008 50,769 miles

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,996 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 HSF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HSF, 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 HSF registered?

NL54 HSF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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