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NV54 DGY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,903 mi
Last recorded168,903 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 DGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 168,903 miles

Offside Front slight damage windsreen

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and disc plate corroed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all four road wheels corroded

o/s front tyreworn inside edge n/s worn inside edge no tread in places

rear suspension and underside of car corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2018 168,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight damage windsreen

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and disc plate corroed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all four road wheels corroded

o/s front tyreworn inside edge n/s worn inside edge no tread in places

rear suspension and underside of car corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 138,929 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear suspension arms corroded

all four brake back plates corroded and split

all four road wheels deteriorated

casings corroded on both rear shock absorbers

park brake effort poor

under side of vehicle corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2017 138,929 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear suspension arms corroded

all four brake back plates corroded and split

all four road wheels deteriorated

casings corroded on both rear shock absorbers

under side of vehicle corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 133,903 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 133,054 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 131,697 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 129,801 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 128,368 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2011 116,760 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 93,300 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 81,181 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 67,216 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 67,216 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 52,868 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 52,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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NV54 DGY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV54 DGY, 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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NV54 DGY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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