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NT04 AVY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,716 mi
Last recorded154,716 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT04 AVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 154,716 miles

slight damage to o/s/f wing

Fail 9 Jun 2022 154,716 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working missing (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight damage to o/s/f wing

Pass 7 Jun 2021 148,879 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 148,593 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 146,772 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 146,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by rear fog light (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 146,244 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2017 146,243 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 144,665 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection to some components

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Underbody have covers fitted not allowing full inspection off some components

Fail 6 Jun 2016 144,665 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection to some components

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Underbody have covers fitted not allowing full inspection off some components

Pass 7 May 2015 140,792 miles

front tyres edges worn

Pass 9 May 2014 136,227 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 101,500 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 70,797 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 88,581 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 76,093 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front brake discs visual wear & lipped

Pass 29 Jun 2007 69,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

poly v belt cracking

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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NT04 AVY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NT04 AVY, 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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What year was NT04 AVY registered?

NT04 AVY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is NT04 AVY safe to buy?

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