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EX04 NUC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,770 mi
Last recorded84,770 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 NUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2026 84,770 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 81,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 73,821 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 59,910 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 52,259 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 52,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 43,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 43,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 32,514 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 32,063 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 32,063 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 31,411 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 31,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 30,023 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,225 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 27,533 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 24,984 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,486 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 21,046 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,215 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 16,454 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 13,241 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 NUC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EX04 NUC, 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 NUC registered?

EX04 NUC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for EX04 NUC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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