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NV54 XSK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,846 mi
Last recorded116,846 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 XSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 116,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 116,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 102,047 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 30 Nov 2017 102,041 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,970 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 90,867 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 90,867 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 88,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 88,666 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 86,771 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 83,845 miles

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

noise on front of engine

Pass 31 Jan 2011 72,369 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 72,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 59,873 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 59,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 47,592 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 44,922 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 33,120 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 33,094 miles

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

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 XSK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XSK, 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 XSK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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