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N3 CEG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,604 mi
Last recorded34,604 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 CEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 34,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward and rearward arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward and rearward arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 32,556 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 31,979 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 30,918 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 29,624 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 28,372 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 26,900 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 23,595 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 22,459 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Apr 2017 21,078 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 20,045 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 18,608 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 18,608 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 17,603 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 16,432 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,087 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 13,987 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 12,961 miles

all four tyre treads cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2009 11,491 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack due to age of tyres.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 10,486 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 9,178 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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N3 CEG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 N3 CEG, 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 N3 CEG registered?

N3 CEG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2004.

Is N3 CEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 CEG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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