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NL04 NWZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,371 mi
Last recorded156,371 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 NWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 156,371 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 140,896 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 128,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 22 Feb 2019 128,268 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Feb 2018 114,610 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 114,610 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear arm Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 114,566 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

TOP ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER BODY TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Feb 2017 110,228 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 110,227 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported plus blowing badly around rear of rear silencer (ready to snap) (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm but scrubbed off (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm but cracking in between treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm but scrubbing off (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 102,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower rear balljoint poor condition

both number plates poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2015 97,847 miles

both number plates faded

centre exhaust hanger broken off

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

slight surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 6 Feb 2014 89,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2013 80,614 miles

corrosion forming to brake pipes.

corrosion to all brake discs.

corrosion to suspension components.

n/s/f tyre 3-4mm uneven wear.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 80,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion forming to brake pipes.

corrosion to all brake discs.

corrosion to suspension components.

n/s/f tyre 3-4mm uneven wear.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 75,252 miles

corrosion to exhaust

rear coil springs poor condition

slight runout to rear tyres

slight surface rust to brake pipes

slight suspension knocks

Fail 10 Feb 2012 75,249 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust

rear coil springs poor condition

slight runout to rear tyres

slight surface rust to brake pipes

slight suspension knocks

Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,030 miles

corrosion to exhaust

front brake discs poor condition

rear coil springs poor condition

slight suspension knocks and creaks

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 18 Feb 2010 52,877 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 40,620 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,194 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 21,105 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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NL04 NWZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NL04 NWZ, 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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NL04 NWZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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