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HY04 NAU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,688 mi
Last recorded135,688 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 NAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2018 135,688 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding shoes (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding shoes (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

reverse lamps inop

Pass 22 Jan 2018 125,568 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 125,560 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 114,180 miles

Front discs slight lip, pads 4 - 5mm

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view discoloured (8.1.2a)

under trays / covers fitted obscuring some items

Fail 20 Jan 2017 114,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread, marked in yellow (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on both edges, cords visible outer edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front discs slight lip, pads 4 - 5mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on both edges, close to cords on inner edge, advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view discoloured (8.1.2a)

under trays / covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 30 Apr 2015 92,755 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 89,852 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 86,166 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 77,402 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 71,974 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 69,722 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 69,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,357 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 57,786 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 57,786 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,149 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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HY04 NAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HY04 NAU, 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 HY04 NAU registered?

HY04 NAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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