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EJ04 NUY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,471 mi
Last recorded70,471 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 NUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 70,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 70,471 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.90 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 3.81 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 354 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 66,217 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning middle brake light strip some not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 66,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure clip broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning middle brake light strip some not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 63,868 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 60,039 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 56,106 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 51,496 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 46,169 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,360 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 40,793 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 38,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,197 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,165 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 28,651 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,958 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,784 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 18,915 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 14,990 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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EJ04 NUY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EJ04 NUY, 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 EJ04 NUY registered?

EJ04 NUY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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