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MH04 NJN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,920 mi
Last recorded178,920 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 NJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 178,920 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 171,521 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 165,647 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 158,057 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 152,390 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 144,711 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

has a bad oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2017 144,709 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and under trays fitted

has a bad oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2016 137,764 miles

oil stains around turbo hoses on engine

rusty and corroded around rear suspension and sub frame

Pass 26 Jan 2015 130,253 miles

nearside and offside front brakes slightly binding

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes to flex hsoes slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge (step tyre)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 119,523 miles

engine oil leak

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 24 Jan 2014 119,411 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres getting low

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 107,051 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 107,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 94,867 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 83,476 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 69,408 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)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,344 miles

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

slight play in n/s track rod end.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,498 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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MH04 NJN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MH04 NJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MH04 NJN registered?

MH04 NJN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is MH04 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH04 NJN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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