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HY04 NCU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

210,979 mi
Last recorded210,979 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 NCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 210,979 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlight beam pattern weak

Slight bind to both rear wheels

Pass 1 Oct 2015 206,868 miles

play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link arm ball joint

stonechip in nearside area of windscreen

Fail 28 Sep 2015 206,839 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link arm ball joint

stonechip in nearside area of windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2014 197,571 miles

n/s/f tyre just starting to wear on outter edge

n/s/r link arm has slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2013 187,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear back box in poor condition

slight blow from back box

slight play in nearside rear track rod end

Pass 28 May 2012 171,367 miles

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 27 May 2011 161,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake does not put out warning lamp with out help lifting foot lever

Pass 1 Jun 2010 152,057 miles

Covers over both door sills & inner wings and offside and nearside Floors , not allowing full inspection.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 141,898 miles

minor damage to the nearside rear light lens

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 29 May 2009 141,889 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

minor damage to the nearside rear light lens

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 5 Jun 2008 130,677 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2007 98,060 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 NCU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HY04 NCU, 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 NCU registered?

HY04 NCU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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