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NV04 MFY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,691 mi
Last recorded106,691 miles
Recorded on25 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV04 MFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2025 106,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2025 106,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 99,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 99,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 96,611 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 96,220 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2020 95,831 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 91,422 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 88,895 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 88,895 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 88,027 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 88,027 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 86,958 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 86,958 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 82,237 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 70,665 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 28 Jul 2012 62,434 miles

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN TO THE LEGAL MIN AND THERE IS A SCREW IN THE TREAD

Pass 29 Jul 2011 58,263 miles

1 EXHAUST MOUNTING ROD HAS RUSTED OFF THE EXHAUST

THE FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND THE TYRE MAY HAVE BEEN RUN FLAT AT SOME TIME

THE OSR AND NSR OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE WORN NEAR THE TEST MIN

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 24 Jul 2010 49,299 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 39,275 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING IS VERY RUSTY

THERE IS SOME PLAY/WEAR IN BOTH TRACK ROD BALL JOINTS WHICH NEED CHANGING SOON AS IT MAY MAKE THE TYRES WEAR UNEVENLY

Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,814 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 21,108 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 MFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NV04 MFY, 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 NV04 MFY registered?

NV04 MFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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The MOT history for NV04 MFY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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