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MK54 OHZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,271 mi
Last recorded179,271 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 OHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 179,271 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 167,977 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 153,775 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 153,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 152,544 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 152,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 139,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 120,035 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 120,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 106,108 miles

advice travel on h/brake

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 105,712 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 90,252 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 70,038 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 54,158 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,535 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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MK54 OHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MK54 OHZ, 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 MK54 OHZ registered?

MK54 OHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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