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AD04 NLT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,881 mi
Last recorded144,881 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 NLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 144,881 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 141,866 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 138,724 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 133,116 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 128,455 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 128,435 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 118,627 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 118,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 107,941 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 102,049 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 102,049 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 95,387 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 95,375 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 87,298 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 74,164 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 74,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 60,935 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 50,861 miles

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

rear brakes squealing

Fail 19 Dec 2008 50,861 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes squealing

Pass 10 Jan 2008 42,007 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,863 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 NLT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NLT, 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 NLT registered?

AD04 NLT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2004.

Is AD04 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 NLT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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