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N70 SWC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,459 mi
Last recorded92,459 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 SWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 92,459 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2022 92,459 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 83,654 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO MINIMUM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO MINIMUM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 81,036 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 74,215 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 74,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 70,033 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of wear (3.5.1i)

slight tear drivers wiper rubber

Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,339 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner tyre low on edge. 225/45ZR17 94W

Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,794 miles

Offside Rear damage tyre inner wall borderline pass recommend replacement

parking brake lazy 18%

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,100 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,488 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 47,488 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,762 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 15 Mar 2012 30,571 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2012 30,571 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Advise replacement of front wipers

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,067 miles

nearside front tyre cuts on tread

offside front tyre cut in sidewall and wearing on inner edge and cracking

Fail 7 Mar 2011 25,067 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre cuts on tread

offside front tyre cut in sidewall and wearing on inner edge and cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2010 19,610 miles

front discs slightly worn and rusty

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 30 Mar 2010 19,603 miles

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both number plates

front discs slightly worn and rusty

nearside rear tyre and offside front tyre cuts in sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2009 18,010 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 14,410 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 9,609 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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N70 SWC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N70 SWC, 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 N70 SWC registered?

N70 SWC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 2004.

Is N70 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N70 SWC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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