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NE04 FVN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

133,260 mi
Last recorded133,260 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE04 FVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 133,260 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 120,710 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 120,710 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 119,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight wear on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 2 May 2024 119,990 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight wear on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 19 May 2023 118,882 miles

All brake pipes are slightly corroding in places

Front and rear suspension components corroded in places

Pass 16 May 2022 116,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 114,377 miles

Nearside Front front lower arm bushes starting to split

Offside Front Front arm bushes starting to split

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Fail 18 May 2021 114,377 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front front lower arm bushes starting to split

Offside Front Front arm bushes starting to split

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 21 May 2020 112,059 miles

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

both front anti roll bar link ball joint covers are starting to crack

Pass 14 May 2019 107,728 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 102,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front arm inner bush starting to split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front arm inner bush starting to split

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Fail 16 May 2018 102,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front arm inner bush starting to split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front arm inner bush starting to split

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 18 May 2017 98,465 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 98,455 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 95,261 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 95,261 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,435 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 73,949 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 25 May 2012 63,375 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 May 2011 52,599 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 42,943 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 27,346 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 27,146 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 21,892 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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NE04 FVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NE04 FVN, 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 NE04 FVN registered?

NE04 FVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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