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NL04 VSK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,111 mi
Last recorded157,111 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 VSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 157,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front strut top slight noise on turns

Nearside Front tyre sidewall sidewall slight damage

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear cross member corroded and holed no in perscribed area

Rear subframe corroded

both rear inner wheel archs corrded

Pass 30 Jan 2023 147,364 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 133,709 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 129,078 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 120,770 miles

extensive corrosion under vehile on body

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Jul 2019 120,769 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

extensive corrosion under vehile on body

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jun 2018 113,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

vehicle chassis and suspension components have general corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2017 107,989 miles

general corrosion around vehicle

undertrays and engine covers concealing some testable items

Fail 20 Jul 2017 107,987 miles

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

general corrosion around vehicle

undertrays and engine covers concealing some testable items

Pass 19 Jul 2016 102,114 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking outer side wall

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

oil leak

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2015 96,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2015 96,789 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 89,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 86,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 86,251 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 82,824 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 77,312 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 69,545 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 69,545 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,629 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,430 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 33,595 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 VSK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NL04 VSK, 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 VSK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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