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C8 NGX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

140,185 mi
Last recorded140,185 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 NGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 140,185 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 135,116 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 129,637 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 123,766 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 117,679 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 111,283 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 102,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 102,531 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 93,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,537 miles

Brake warning message illuminated

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 84,170 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Brake warning message illuminated

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread worn smooth on the inner edge.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,424 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate is discoloured/delaminated around the edge ,does not reach the characters (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 73,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high insecure headlamp assembly inside light housing ,pattern incorrect,too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate is discoloured/delaminated around the edge ,does not reach the characters (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 68,262 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter is split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension sensor arm is broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 62,301 miles

Offside front sensor link to front anti roll bar is broken

Fail 25 Mar 2015 62,301 miles

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

Offside front sensor link to front anti roll bar is broken

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,791 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,304 miles

Front offside ESP sensor link to the anti-roll bar is broken

Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,458 miles

All four tyres have many minor cracks within the tyre tread

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front ESP sensor link is broken

Fail 28 Mar 2012 46,458 miles

All four tyres have many minor cracks within the tyre tread

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front ESP sensor link is broken

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,237 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,290 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,262 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 35,112 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,112 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,759 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 27,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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C8 NGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 C8 NGX, 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 C8 NGX registered?

C8 NGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 2004.

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