MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,371 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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 ()
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
engine bay covers fitted
under trays fitted
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
Nearside Front Lower rear balljoint poor condition
both number plates poor condition
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
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
corrosion forming to brake pipes.
corrosion to all brake discs.
corrosion to suspension components.
n/s/f tyre 3-4mm uneven wear.
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.
corrosion to exhaust
rear coil springs poor condition
slight runout to rear tyres
slight surface rust to brake pipes
slight suspension knocks
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
corrosion to exhaust
front brake discs poor condition
rear coil springs poor condition
slight suspension knocks and creaks
surface rust to brake pipes
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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