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AO04 TVV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,704 mi
Last recorded120,704 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 TVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 120,704 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear parking brake system binding in operation

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 119,364 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 117,860 miles

all suspension components showing signs of corrosion in places

Pass 13 Jan 2021 116,686 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses plus deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 116,686 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses plus deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 115,373 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 112,470 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 108,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 104,538 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear bothsides but have been covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 100,994 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

parking brake pedal slightly stiff to operate and slow to release

Fail 15 Mar 2016 100,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

parking brake pedal slightly stiff to operate and slow to release

Pass 21 Jan 2015 97,740 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

park brake pedal has slightly stiff mechanism, but not affecting operation at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2014 91,896 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 86,301 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 86,301 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 79,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 79,076 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 70,722 miles

Nearside 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)

nearside front tyre worn on edge and as a cut in side wall

Fail 13 Jan 2011 70,718 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside 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)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre worn on edge and as a cut in side wall

Pass 12 Jan 2010 62,249 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 52,895 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,649 miles

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

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 29 Mar 2007 36,397 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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AO04 TVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO04 TVV, 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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AO04 TVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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