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AD04 NJV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,131 mi
Last recorded167,131 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 NJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2024 167,131 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

full covers fitted under car, not allowing for full inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2023 159,807 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 159,807 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 151,725 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 143,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 136,931 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 136,931 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 132,014 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 127,160 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 127,039 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced No beam pattern visible (4.1.4 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 117,079 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 109,073 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 99,172 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted &under trays

Pass 3 Sep 2014 91,113 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 74,386 miles

osf tyre has cut to tread area

Fail 1 Sep 2012 74,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf tyre has cut to tread area

Fail 19 Sep 2011 65,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,171 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,257 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 60,257 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 55,047 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

caster arm bushes front split

condensation in indicator mirror N/S/F

plastic trim in Centre seat belt broken backrest

rear springs rusty

Fail 11 Dec 2008 44,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

uneven wear offside and nearside front tyres,nearside front tyre void of tread on outer edge.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 44,215 miles

uneven wear offside and nearside front tyres,nearside front tyre void of tread on outer edge.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 36,075 miles

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

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

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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AD04 NJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD04 NJV, 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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AD04 NJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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