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NX54 VJG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,946 mi
Last recorded123,946 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX54 VJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 123,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 123,937 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 120,875 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 120,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/r brake binding on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/f brakes binding on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 118,255 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 118,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 114,365 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)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 114,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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 7 Dec 2016 108,051 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 99,198 miles

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded and slight blow

Pass 25 Jul 2015 99,199 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 92,343 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 84,113 miles

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

eml on tick over poor

exhaust hangers loose

rear springs rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2013 84,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

eml on tick over poor

exhaust hangers loose

rear springs rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,535 miles

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

front tyre wear on outer edges

Pass 6 Oct 2011 67,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 67,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in n/s/r tyre strong advise

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn bald on outer edges strong advise

Pass 14 Oct 2010 58,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side front tyre shoulders running off

Fail 13 Oct 2010 58,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake discs worn

near side front tyre shoulders running off

Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,786 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,769 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,804 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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NX54 VJG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NX54 VJG, 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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NX54 VJG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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