MOT Status
ValidMileage
158,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
headlamp images poor
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ALTERNATOR LIGHT ON
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating disc warped (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)
ALTERNATOR LIGHT ON
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front play in nsf steering rack arm
Offside Front play in steering rack arm
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front play in nsf steering rack arm
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front play in steering rack arm
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear axel general surface corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear axel general surface corrosion
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine management lamp indicating fault
Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NU54 SZN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 NU54 SZN, 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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NU54 SZN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2004.
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