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NY04 ERU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

196,908 mi
Last recorded196,908 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY04 ERU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 196,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately link rod (wheel nut used) (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 189,415 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 189,412 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 30 Jun 2015 185,541 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 185,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 182,819 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 175,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2013 175,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 160,945 miles

all brake pipes corroded slightly

n/s/r wheel damaged slightly on inner edge

slight run-out on all brakes

Pass 5 Aug 2011 145,374 miles

N/S/F + O/S/F Tyres Splitting on Inner walls. N/S/F Worn on Outer Edge. Exhaust Brackett Missing

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 129,219 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 129,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 117,784 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 117,784 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 112,935 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 112,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2008 106,387 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 106,307 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 80,718 miles

handbrake cable requires adjustment, pedal not returning all the way back.

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 ERU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This 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 ERU, 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 ERU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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