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DN04 NNL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,690 mi
Last recorded126,690 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 NNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 126,690 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 126,690 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 126,598 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken nearside and offside broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 120,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 120,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 113,053 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 113,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 105,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

headlamps tarnished.

Fail 18 Jul 2018 105,446 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

headlamps tarnished.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 100,477 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 94,979 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,316 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,525 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres are perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 79,350 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 70,403 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Aug 2011 65,623 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,834 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 58,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 52,420 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,420 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,227 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 33,771 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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DN04 NNL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DN04 NNL, 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 DN04 NNL registered?

DN04 NNL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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