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B10 OJH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

181,171 mi
Last recorded181,171 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 OJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 181,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 181,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 173,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 166,405 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 161,076 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 156,048 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 149,273 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 144,046 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the flexi brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm ball joint has play, bush is tired also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush tired, dust cover tired (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2020 144,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light was on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine covers fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the flexi brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm ball joint has play, bush is tired also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush tired, dust cover tired (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2019 136,927 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake reaction arm ball joint dust cover tired

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2019 136,927 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake reaction arm ball joint dust cover tired

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 124,914 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 113,119 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,637 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exh centre section to rear box joint corroded but secure

Nearside Front Tyre approaching the wear bars

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 90,381 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 79,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn on outside and cracking in tread area

Pass 2 Aug 2013 69,112 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 13 Jul 2012 56,988 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 47,003 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,988 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 24,531 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 13,638 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 4,594 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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B10 OJH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B10 OJH, 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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B10 OJH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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