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NT04 YZP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,911 mi
Last recorded85,911 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT04 YZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 85,911 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both side rear springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side rear lower outer wheelarches are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into rear flexipipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly damaged and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and slight play in balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass faded (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and partially obscured with plastics (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes are perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear lower main suspension arms are corroded but partially obscured with plastic trims (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear tyres are slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2025 84,762 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brakepipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front road wheel rim slightly damaged

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear upper chassis is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components are corroded(springs,subframe,all rear suspension arms and rear antiroll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Aug 2025 84,762 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault esp malfunction warning on dash (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn main arm outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn main arm outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brakepipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front road wheel rim slightly damaged

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear upper chassis is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components are corroded(springs,subframe,all rear suspension arms and rear antiroll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Aug 2024 83,752 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front roadwheel rim has slight damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe badly corroded but appears structually sound (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis and boot floor are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front lower(rearmost arms)corroded and inner bushes are perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear lower suspension arms appear corroded inside the plastic covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Aug 2024 83,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front roadwheel rim has slight damage

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe badly corroded but appears structually sound (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis and boot floor are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front lower(rearmost arms)corroded and inner bushes are perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear lower suspension arms appear corroded inside the plastic covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Aug 2023 82,388 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs are slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front lower suspension arms corroded(rearmost arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Aug 2023 82,387 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded and holed into rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front lower(rearmost suspension arms are corroded) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jul 2022 80,293 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jul 2022 80,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder to sidewall(205-55-16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Aug 2021 79,775 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are slightly worn on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded and (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer shoulder/treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper 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))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Aug 2021 79,775 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear into rear flexipipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nail in tread and (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are slightly worn on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded and (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer shoulder/treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper 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))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Aug 2020 79,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sid wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front winter tyre fitted

under tray cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jul 2019 77,358 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 74,060 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 71,169 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad getting low (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers and undertrays covering certain testable items

Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,507 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2016 68,461 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,092 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 61,639 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 61,639 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,271 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,127 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 47,753 miles

Offside Front 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 22 Jul 2010 42,710 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 36,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,071 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,078 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 22,652 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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NT04 YZP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 NT04 YZP, 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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NT04 YZP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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