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BN04 NFD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,431 mi
Last recorded105,431 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 NFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 105,431 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 103,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 101,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 97,829 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 97,794 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 95,862 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 95,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 94,637 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 93,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Mar 2020 93,713 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

eml came on during smoke test

Pass 8 Mar 2019 90,366 miles

eml on

Pass 27 Mar 2018 87,624 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner and n/s/f tyre worn outer

Fail 19 Mar 2018 87,579 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner and n/s/f tyre worn outer

Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,318 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,653 miles

covers fitted upper and lower

Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,753 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 70,391 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 67,081 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,119 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,083 miles

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

possible fuel leak in tank area

Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,756 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,999 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 50,407 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)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 50,396 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside 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 5 Apr 2007 44,223 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 NFD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NFD, 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 NFD registered?

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

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