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NR04 LWA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,316 mi
Last recorded143,316 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR04 LWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 143,316 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 130,003 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 130,003 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 116,237 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyre slight edge wear

Pass 4 Aug 2016 100,947 miles

Nearside n/s front tyre outer side wall damage

Fail 4 Aug 2016 100,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside n/s front tyre outer side wall damage

Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,916 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 90,916 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 70,323 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,732 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 51,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,290 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,726 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2010 33,978 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 20 Apr 2009 30,769 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 30,769 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,309 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,640 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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NR04 LWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NR04 LWA, 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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NR04 LWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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