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NL54 HTF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,636 mi
Last recorded144,636 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 144,636 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 144,632 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre completely bald on outer edge **ADVISE REPLACEMENT**

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 130,979 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 114,143 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 93,471 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 93,471 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 75,751 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 75,751 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 62,744 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 62,744 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 53,219 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 41,893 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,321 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 41,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HTF, 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 HTF registered?

NL54 HTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is NL54 HTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL54 HTF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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