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N300 SAD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,940 mi
Last recorded187,940 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN300 SAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 187,940 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 184,023 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 179,324 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 178,644 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022 173,443 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 168,562 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 164,816 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 164,816 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 161,985 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))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 156,278 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 150,797 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 144,768 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 144,765 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 137,504 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 130,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 122,316 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 114,059 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 114,059 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 105,833 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 105,833 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 97,511 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 87,837 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 83,303 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 76,058 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 76,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn on edges.

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 74,783 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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N300 SAD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N300 SAD, 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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N300 SAD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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