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CJ04 NYG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,009 mi
Last recorded87,009 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 NYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 87,009 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 84,452 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 81,304 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 78,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 77,001 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 75,763 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 75,220 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 72,160 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,250 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 66,400 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 62,588 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 62,588 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 99,575 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,816 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 44,480 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,103 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 36,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

article on rear view mirror.

button missing ;drivers belt.

front plate holder damaged.

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm at outer edge.

o/s/f tyre = 2mm plus cracks in tread - recommend new.

rear tyres = approx. 2mm.

slight cracks in both front suspension thrust arm bushes.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,814 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

article on rear view mirror.

button missing ;drivers belt.

front plate holder damaged.

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm at outer edge.

o/s/f tyre = 2mm plus cracks in tread - recommend new.

rear tyres = approx. 2mm.

slight cracks in both front suspension thrust arm bushes.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 30,750 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 28,212 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,056 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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CJ04 NYG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CJ04 NYG, 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 CJ04 NYG registered?

CJ04 NYG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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