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AP04 VOK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,487 mi
Last recorded98,487 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 98,487 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 92,319 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front tyres worn unevenly

Glow plug light on

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sills and underbody covered

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s & O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 92,317 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s & O/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front tyres worn unevenly

Glow plug light on

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sills and underbody covered

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s & O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 87,056 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 87,046 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 78,534 miles

Both front forward suspension arms, inner bushes splitting.

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Outer sills and underbody covered.

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

Fail 3 May 2019 78,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s & O/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front forward suspension arms, inner bushes splitting.

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also uneven wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Outer sills and underbody covered.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 73,030 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear tyers cracking .

Fail 5 Apr 2018 73,001 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear tyers cracking .

Pass 13 Mar 2017 64,008 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,357 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 59,533 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 54,179 miles

nearside front track rod end balljoint worn

Pass 10 Jan 2013 51,489 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 49,134 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,500 miles

all tyre treads worn low

front brake discs corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2010 42,863 miles

front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 6 Feb 2009 41,106 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,251 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,509 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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AP04 VOK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AP04 VOK, 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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AP04 VOK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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