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EX04 NSU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,981 mi
Last recorded118,981 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 NSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 118,981 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 118,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 29 May 2014 118,963 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Gearbox exhaust bracket broken

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Jun 2013 107,151 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 92,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 92,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2011 81,059 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 9 May 2011 81,059 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 71,236 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 71,236 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 64,637 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 64,637 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,194 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,283 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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EX04 NSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 EX04 NSU, 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 EX04 NSU registered?

EX04 NSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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