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3972 NG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,187 mi
Last recorded48,187 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3972 NG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2025 48,187 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 46,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 45,759 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 44,468 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 43,545 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 42,696 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,435 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 39,141 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted not allowing a full visual inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,109 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 34,059 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 30,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear brake pipes

corrosion on rear suspension

front tyres are badly worn on the outer edges

n/s rear tyre is worn to 3mm and has a nail

o/s front suspension rear lower arm bush is separating

rear indicator bulbs are faded

squeak from o/s front suspension

Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,131 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre screw in tread puntured/Continental/205/55R16/91W/

Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,588 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 22,875 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 20,216 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

misting oil around gearbox sump

Pass 25 May 2010 17,679 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 15,589 miles

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 24 Jun 2008 12,773 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 10,196 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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3972 NG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 3972 NG, 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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3972 NG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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