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HY04 NCC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

209,072 mi
Last recorded209,072 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 NCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 209,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower wishbone have a slight play

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 201,120 miles

plastic undertrays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable underside parts

Fail 3 Feb 2017 201,098 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

plastic undertrays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable underside parts

tyre size info only...225/45/17

Pass 1 Feb 2016 186,949 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

plastic under trays are fitted not allowing inspection of some underside testable parts

Fail 29 Jan 2016 186,860 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

plastic under trays are fitted not allowing inspection of some underside testable parts

Pass 4 Feb 2015 171,240 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

METAL BRAKE PIPES THAT CAN BE VIEWED ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

REAR INNER ANTIROLL BAR "D" BUSHES SHOWING SOME WEAR AND DETERIORATION.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 171,224 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW THIS IS A VISUAL CHECK ONLY.

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

METAL BRAKE PIPES THAT CAN BE VIEWED ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW THIS IS A VISUAL CHECK ONLY.

REAR INNER ANTIROLL BAR "D" BUSHES SHOWING SOME WEAR AND DETERIORATION.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 154,297 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R LAMP LENS ASSEMBLY HAS SOME DAMAGE SHOWING.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 154,297 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R LAMP LENS ASSEMBLY HAS SOME DAMAGE SHOWING.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 143,324 miles

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear springs not fully visable

Fail 24 Jan 2013 143,324 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear springs not fully visable

Fail 23 Jan 2013 143,263 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

INFO ONLY..TYRE SIZE 245/40/ZR17/93Y.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 128,852 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges

handbrake adjustment

n/s/r lamp damaged

tracking out???

Fail 4 Mar 2010 107,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 107,993 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 92,898 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 92,898 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 79,798 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 73,344 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 NCC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NCC, 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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HY04 NCC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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