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J1 NBG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,014 mi
Last recorded141,014 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 NBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 141,014 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension / b rake components rusty and corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2025 141,014 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension / b rake components rusty and corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 134,749 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear rigid brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded also rear sub frame

Fail 6 Nov 2024 134,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear rigid brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded also rear sub frame

Pass 8 Nov 2023 128,015 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 121,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 114,392 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 114,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 109,224 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 103,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 95,657 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 95,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 92,935 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken,next to rear axle

Pass 14 Nov 2016 91,572 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 88,124 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 84,311 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 81,848 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 79,549 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,541 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front thrust arm joint gaitor split

Pass 15 Feb 2011 74,217 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,333 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 57,128 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,005 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 31,989 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 31,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J1 NBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J1 NBG, 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 J1 NBG registered?

J1 NBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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