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GM04 NCN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,964 mi
Last recorded166,964 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 NCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 166,964 miles

O/S door mirror lose/semi insecure advise repair

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

anti slip rubber for parking brake missing

both indicator and N/S side repeater starting to show white light

both rear brake flexi deteriorating

centre exhaust mounting corroded

fair amount of damage to N/S/F tyre to the outer side wall but not deep enough to meet requirements

front inner brake pads appear around 2/3 worn

glow plug light shown on dash

indicator stalk worn

play in O/S/F anti roll bar d bush but currently not considered excessive

rear brake pads appear to be wearing fairly uneven N/S/R 2/3 worn advise investigation

slight play in O/S inner steering rack joint

some play in O/S/F wheel bearing ( slight play in N/S/F)

under tray moist of oil

wipers smear

Pass 28 Mar 2018 140,944 miles

N/S/R brake disc slightly scored

N/S/R tyre worn bald on inner/ outer part of tread wearing close to legal limit advise replacement 205/55 R16 91V

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

O/S door mirror lose/semi insecure advise repair

O/S/F indicator and N/S side repeater starting to show white light

O/S/F tyre wearing on the inner part of the tread

O/S/R tyre worn and on legal limit advise replacement A.S.A.P 205/55 R16 91V

anti slip rubber for parking brake missing

both rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

centre exhaust mounting corroded

damage to windscreen

glow plug light shown on dash

indicator stalk worn

parking brake noisey in rollers

play in both front wheel bearings

reverse light fault message shown on dash

slight play in O/S inner steering rack joint

wipers smear/noisey advise replacements soon

Pass 4 Apr 2017 112,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S side repeater starting to show white light(in mirror)

centre exhaust hanger corroded

glow plug light shown on dash

indicator stalk slightly weak

play in N/S/F wheel bearing

play in O/S inner steering joint

Fail 4 Apr 2017 112,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (drop link) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (broken on lower coil) (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (drop link) (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S side repeater starting to show white light(in mirror)

centre exhaust hanger corroded

front brake pads wearing thin(brake discs lipped)

glow plug light shown on dash

indicator stalk slightly weak

play in N/S/F wheel bearing

play in O/S inner steering joint

Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,981 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel pump damp

Pass 17 Mar 2015 71,771 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,484 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 65,482 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,191 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,146 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,084 miles

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

front to rear brake pipes not seen

front to rear fuel lines not seen

Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,705 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges.

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 36,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres bald on edges.

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,036 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 30,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,272 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,813 miles

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

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

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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GM04 NCN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GM04 NCN, 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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GM04 NCN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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