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NV54 UTH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,014 mi
Last recorded147,014 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 UTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 147,014 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake flex pipe corrosion

general under body corroison

Pass 11 Aug 2021 137,725 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 137,661 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible x 2 LED. fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 127,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 126,258 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 114,416 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 105,031 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2017 92,950 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 92,950 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,678 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 86,737 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 81,515 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 81,515 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 74,631 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 74,361 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 68,798 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 62,526 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,668 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 49,153 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 49,153 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,747 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 35,860 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 35,860 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 UTH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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