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AD04 NLM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,508 mi
Last recorded117,508 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 NLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 117,508 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 116,546 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked in yellow 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 245/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 110,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 101,851 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 96,800 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 96,800 miles

Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 90,570 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 86,368 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 86,368 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 72,721 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,835 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,827 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,336 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 20 Jun 2012 58,605 miles

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

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)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 58,605 miles

Nearside 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 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,607 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,300 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 47,300 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 40,787 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 26,490 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 30,632 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 NLM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NLM, 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 NLM registered?

AD04 NLM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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