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NL54 ZWW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,476 mi
Last recorded187,476 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 187,476 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 187,476 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM INNER BUSH SPLIT[banana shape arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working eye level brake light not working as a fault signal on dash (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed exposed in cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front metal support bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust heat shield is hanging down onto box

Pass 8 Nov 2018 160,831 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 150,410 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 150,410 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 135,633 miles

renew nearside reverceing lamp

Fail 28 Oct 2016 135,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

renew nearside reverceing lamp

Pass 9 Nov 2015 106,367 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 105,322 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 105,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 96,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2013 84,365 miles

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2013 84,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 75,805 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 75,793 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 68,438 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 68,438 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 49,666 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 49,666 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,442 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,988 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 ZWW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZWW, 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 ZWW registered?

NL54 ZWW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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