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NY04 ERK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,367 mi
Last recorded114,367 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY04 ERK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 114,367 miles

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

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

Rear nearside brakes slight fluctuating

bottom covers fitted obscuring some components including both rear front to rear brake pipes

engine light stays on

Fail 4 Apr 2019 114,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear nearside brakes slight fluctuating

bottom covers fitted obscuring some components including both rear front to rear brake pipes

engine light stays on

Pass 30 Apr 2018 108,076 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 108,076 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 106,700 miles

Engine MIL lit

Rear tyres wearing low

Fail 17 Mar 2017 106,700 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides lenses cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

All brakes rusted over and binding slightly

Engine MIL lit

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Feb 2016 105,900 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 102,297 miles

Engine MIL lit

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 96,804 miles

Engine MIL lit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear seats folded down relative seat belts not fully inspected

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 96,770 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Engine MIL lit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear seats folded down relative seat belts not fully inspected

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2012 92,586 miles

Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

engine MIL lit

offside rear coil spring broken at an extreme end

Pass 26 Oct 2011 85,870 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 85,868 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 80,751 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 80,696 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear tyres 2mm tread

front wheel bearings have slight play in them

Pass 20 Nov 2009 73,941 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 70,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 64,866 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 50,882 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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NY04 ERK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NY04 ERK, 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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NY04 ERK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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The MOT history for NY04 ERK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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