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D10 RAV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

174,865 mi
Last recorded174,865 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 RAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 May 2017 174,865 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 failed brackets (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

EML on

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

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

smell of fuel under vehicle

Pass 23 May 2016 157,298 miles

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

drivers door inner handle missing

engine management light on

noise on rear suspension

Fail 19 May 2016 157,114 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drivers door inner handle missing

engine management light on

noise on rear suspension

Pass 14 May 2015 143,945 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

nearside wiper arm worn

very strong smeel of fuel under vehicle, no visable leaks seen

Fail 7 May 2015 143,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

nearside wiper arm worn

very strong smeel of fuel under vehicle, no visable leaks seen

Pass 2 Apr 2014 130,159 miles

dampness on fuel tank

noise on parking brake (possible loose components in drum?)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 130,159 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

dampness on fuel tank

engine management light on

noise on parking brake (possible loose components in drum?)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 117,723 miles

Oil leak

c entre exhaust joint rusty

exhaust bracket broken exhaust secure

o/s sill cover broken

rear coil springs rusty

slight play in front wheel bearings

strongly advise front number plate taped up

Pass 31 Mar 2012 105,169 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 90,127 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 90,011 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 75,376 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Mar 2010 75,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Apr 2009 55,658 miles

cracks in both front suspension thrust arm front bushes = recommend new.

l/h/f fog lamp inop = wiring repair required.

rear road springs poor.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 55,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cracks in both front suspension thrust arm front bushes = recommend new.

front brake pads = 4,-5,000m.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,507 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 54,507 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,867 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 63,407 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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D10 RAV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 D10 RAV, 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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D10 RAV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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