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NV04 CLN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

182,011 mi
Last recorded182,011 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV04 CLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 182,011 miles

General under body corrosion on rear

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

engine cover and under body trays fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2018 168,486 miles

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

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 21 Apr 2017 158,943 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 158,943 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 149,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front steering rack inner joint is worn and has slight play

Fail 23 Mar 2016 149,227 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front steering rack inner joint is worn and has slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2015 144,172 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 138,113 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 137,897 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 125,854 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 113,525 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 101,092 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 89,401 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 76,152 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 76,147 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 64,325 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 64,318 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 50,309 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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NV04 CLN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 NV04 CLN, 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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NV04 CLN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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