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BN04 NCE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,530 mi
Last recorded71,530 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 NCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 71,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 70,221 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 24 Sep 2018 67,391 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 64,850 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,818 miles

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,880 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 49,880 miles

Indicator switch faulty not allowing os indicator to fully stay on (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,311 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 43,311 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 37,765 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 31,102 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,724 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,362 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 20,362 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 14,050 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 9,406 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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BN04 NCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BN04 NCE, 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 BN04 NCE registered?

BN04 NCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BN04 NCE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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