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AD04 NKN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,061 mi
Last recorded165,061 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 NKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 165,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 161,603 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

engine and floor pan covers fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 3 Mar 2021 161,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

engine and floor pan covers fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2020 160,056 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake lines corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and sill covers fitted not alowing full inspection

Fail 20 Feb 2020 160,056 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake lines corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and sill covers fitted not alowing full inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2019 156,670 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 156,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 144,755 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 144,755 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 129,916 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 129,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 118,736 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 118,736 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 108,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting missing but system still supported

Fail 10 Mar 2015 108,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting missing but system still supported

Pass 20 Feb 2014 96,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,197 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)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 71,536 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 64,741 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,489 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 41,582 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 19 May 2008 31,147 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 20,193 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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AD04 NKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 AD04 NKN, 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 AD04 NKN registered?

AD04 NKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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