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NL54 ZXG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,857 mi
Last recorded104,857 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 ZXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 104,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 99,783 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 99,783 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 95,377 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 95,373 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 84,608 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 75,523 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 68,015 miles

Both rear tyres on 2-3mm tread depth

Undershields fitted so inspection limited

Fail 19 Dec 2014 68,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both rear tyres on 2-3mm tread depth

Front tyres are wearing on the edges

Tracking should be checked

Undershields fitted so inspection limited

Pass 12 Dec 2013 61,151 miles

advise undershields fitted inspection impaired

Pass 11 Dec 2012 55,712 miles

advise slight wear on front discs pads good.

advise undershields fitted inspection impaired.

advise very slight wear on rear discs.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 55,712 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise slight wear on front discs pads good.

advise undershields fitted inspection impaired.

advise very slight wear on rear discs.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 50,116 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 550,066 miles

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

advise under shields fitted inspection difficult

Pass 20 Dec 2010 44,984 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 44,984 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 37,676 miles

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

Offside Front 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 10 Dec 2008 29,382 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,379 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 24,419 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 ZXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG registered?

NL54 ZXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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