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N3 NPA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,708 mi
Last recorded86,708 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 NPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 86,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 83,983 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 81,208 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 76,846 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 74,536 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 68,081 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 64,051 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 59,359 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 54,474 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 54,445 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 50,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 45,402 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 41,437 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,843 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,727 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 31,833 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 23,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 23,442 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 NPA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N3 NPA, 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 NPA registered?

N3 NPA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2004.

Is N3 NPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 NPA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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