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NL54 ZXJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,090 mi
Last recorded93,090 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 ZXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 93,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Sep 2020 81,823 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 79,428 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 75,989 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 75,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 72,418 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 4 (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 68,299 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,715 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 61,399 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 61,390 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,190 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 58,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,063 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 49,992 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,005 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 45,005 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,820 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,282 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,057 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 ZXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ registered?

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

Is NL54 ZXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL54 ZXJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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