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NL54 HSU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,992 mi
Last recorded119,992 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 119,992 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 104,013 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 96,201 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 90,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 90,336 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 84,941 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,774 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 78,559 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 71,993 miles

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,029 miles

front arm bushs soft

rear tyres worn

Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,119 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 59,384 miles

eng man light lit.

refix no plates permanantly

Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,350 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

parking brake travel becomeing excessive

Pass 19 Sep 2007 35,341 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 35,341 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

parking brake pedal travel becoming excessive.

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 HSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HSU, 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 HSU registered?

NL54 HSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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