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H1 OGC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests52 (40 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,952 mi
Last recorded71,952 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

40 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 71,952 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 71,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2026 73,496 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 73,401 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 69,937 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 69,937 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 68,718 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 65,830 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 64,256 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 64,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 64,094 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 64,094 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 60,196 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 60,196 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 59,830 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 54,975 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 56,758 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 56,758 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 51,763 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 51,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 55,119 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 49,532 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 52,818 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 52,818 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 45,680 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 48,545 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 42,960 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 43,463 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 41,950 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 39,824 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 38,200 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,238 miles

front ind. bulbs fading

Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,187 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 30,827 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 25,009 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 24,711 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 27,340 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 17,728 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,166 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,005 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 17,005 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,532 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,677 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 20,311 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 13,921 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 12,331 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

rear tyres on limit (outer edges)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 17,976 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 10,770 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 15,808 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 9,028 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 13,708 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 7,434 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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H1 OGC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 52 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H1 OGC, 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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What year was H1 OGC registered?

H1 OGC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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The MOT history for H1 OGC shows 52 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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