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MH04 NWC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,592 mi
Last recorded130,592 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 NWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 130,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 130,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2023 125,897 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays and sills covered fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2023 115,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 115,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket led light kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket led light kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 113,554 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 111,542 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 1 x nail + 2 x thorns ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 111,542 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 1 x nail + 2 x thorns ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wall damaged inner from fouling part of the vehicle

Pass 31 May 2019 109,445 miles

Rear subframe bent nsr

Fail 28 May 2019 109,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe bent nsr

Pass 23 May 2018 106,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 104,411 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge & cracking 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2017 104,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge & cracking 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 162,800 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 96,872 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 92,114 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 91,964 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 84,592 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,318 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 70,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 59,277 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 59,277 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 53,967 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 53,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,874 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,775 miles

S R S warning lamp on

nearside rear tyre worn low on tread

Pass 28 Jun 2007 34,595 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 NWC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MH04 NWC, 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 MH04 NWC registered?

MH04 NWC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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