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NV54 TSX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,492 mi
Last recorded99,492 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 TSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 99,492 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 97,256 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 94,664 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 91,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 88,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 85,995 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 85,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 83,718 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight oil leak is evident

Pass 13 Jun 2018 80,499 miles

Nearside Front cracking on surface

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear cracking on surface.

Offside Front cracking on surface

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring rusting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 80,499 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front cracking on surface

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear cracking on surface.

Offside Front cracking on surface

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring rusting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,873 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 73,286 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 73,286 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Diagonal arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,182 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 67,182 miles

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

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)

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 58,310 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,606 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,163 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 13 Jun 2012 47,163 miles

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

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

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)

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 11 Jun 2011 42,411 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 42,411 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,596 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,127 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 21,637 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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NV54 TSX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TSX, 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 NV54 TSX registered?

NV54 TSX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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