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n/s wing mirror glass damaged
rear heat shield loose
small play o/s/f bearing
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
n/s wing mirror glass damaged
rear heat shield loose
small play o/s/f bearing
both front tyres scrubbing on edge
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
both front tyres scrubbing on edge
rear subframe corroded
small play both front lower arm ball joint
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
rear subframe corroded
small play both front lower arm ball joint
front suspension arm bushes perished/worn
o/s/f tyre scrubbing on edge
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
front suspension arm bushes perished/worn
o/s/f tyre scrubbing on edge
rear subframe corroded
play both front suspension arm bushes
rear anti roll bar corroded
rear subframe corroded
exhaust system corroded
o/s/f tyre scrubbing
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust system corroded
o/s/f tyre scrubbing
play both front suspension arm bushes
rear anti roll bar corroded
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
2nd bonnet catch lever missing
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Release catch faulty (3.1 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Unable to decipher exact component (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Release catch faulty (3.1 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Unable to decipher exact component (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake slightly binding
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear subframe corroded and weakend
Rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear coil springs corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking 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
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear tyres close to min limit
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OB03 PWB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 OB03 PWB, 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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OB03 PWB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2004.
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