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M4 NPO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,069 mi
Last recorded98,069 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 NPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 98,069 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 98,042 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower and upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 27 Jan 2021 96,199 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower and upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 94,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

centre exhaust clamp broken .

Fail 14 Jan 2020 94,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle touching wheel arch on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

centre exhaust clamp broken .

Pass 16 Jan 2019 94,407 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and light on dash indicating fault but lamp working (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 94,095 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 94,909 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and dust cover split (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 90,386 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2016 88,049 miles

oil leak

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2016 88,049 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leak

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 84,927 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre jointing clamp starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Oct 2013 82,007 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 78,820 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 71,357 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 63,344 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,226 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 46,287 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 34,058 miles

Offside front mirror indicator lens broken. (not emitting white light)

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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M4 NPO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 M4 NPO, 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 M4 NPO registered?

M4 NPO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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