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EX04 NUA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,717 mi
Last recorded161,717 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 NUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 161,717 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 161,716 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 154,001 miles

Offside Front fog light not secure

Pass 10 Feb 2018 143,918 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body covers fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2018 143,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 128,735 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 111,214 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 111,214 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 106,330 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 106,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 100,239 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 94,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 88,739 miles

EM light on

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

both front tyres deteriorated

nails in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2012 88,739 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

EM light on

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

both front tyres deteriorated

nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2011 82,344 miles

EM light on

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 19 Mar 2009 70,646 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 64,981 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 46,382 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 NUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EX04 NUA, 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 NUA registered?

EX04 NUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is EX04 NUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 NUA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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