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NH04 YHK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,340 mi
Last recorded143,340 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 YHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 143,340 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 143,340 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 139,036 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 128,315 miles

Centre EXHAUST RUSTED

Front VENTED DISCS SOME LIPPING/WEAR AND O/S/F BRAKE PADS 60% WORN

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 128,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre EXHAUST RUSTED

Front VENTED DISCS SOME LIPPING/WEAR AND O/S/F BRAKE PADS 60% WORN

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 123,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2014 114,967 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 114,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 104,372 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 104,371 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 88,019 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 87,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 69,356 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,197 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 40,500 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 30,474 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,474 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,153 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 10,629 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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NH04 YHK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NH04 YHK, 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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NH04 YHK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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