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NV54 UTJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,962 mi
Last recorded136,962 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 136,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and BALD INNER VERY CLOSE TO CORD EXPOSURE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2017 127,295 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 127,233 miles

Fuel system component leaking Under bonnet (under tray and suspension components very wet) (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has chunk from sidewall but NOT down to cords

Pass 22 Jan 2016 119,151 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 119,145 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked 2 x cracks inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 110,850 miles

rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 6 Jan 2015 110,683 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake imbalance,nearside lower effort

rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 14 Jan 2014 105,333 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 92,878 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 80,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 25 Nov 2011 80,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 24 Nov 2010 67,682 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,826 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,473 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 29,229 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 29,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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 UTJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UTJ, 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 UTJ registered?

NV54 UTJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is NV54 UTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV54 UTJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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