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NU54 WSJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

178,212 mi
Last recorded178,212 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 WSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 178,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 167,293 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens slightly cloudy. not affecting beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cloudy. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated. not resulting in movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 157,312 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 157,312 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2022 152,225 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 150,175 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 147,984 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 145,662 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 140,706 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 136,145 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 136,139 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 131,495 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 130,043 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 124,120 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 119,985 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 119,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 111,961 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 102,377 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 90,946 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 90,946 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 85,822 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 78,669 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 59,409 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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NU54 WSJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 NU54 WSJ, 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 NU54 WSJ registered?

NU54 WSJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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