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OB03 PWB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

124,648 mi
Last recorded124,648 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOB03 PWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 124,648 miles

n/s wing mirror glass damaged

rear heat shield loose

small play o/s/f bearing

Fail 4 Nov 2025 124,646 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 122,902 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on edge

Fail 18 Oct 2024 122,902 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing on edge

Pass 13 Nov 2023 120,513 miles

rear subframe corroded

small play both front lower arm ball joint

Fail 13 Nov 2023 120,513 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear subframe corroded

small play both front lower arm ball joint

Pass 8 Nov 2022 119,037 miles

front suspension arm bushes perished/worn

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on edge

rear subframe corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2022 119,037 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 117,625 miles

play both front suspension arm bushes

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear subframe corroded

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre scrubbing

Fail 18 Nov 2021 117,624 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 114,916 miles

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))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 114,916 miles

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 112,246 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 108,559 miles

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))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 108,541 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 104,216 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 104,216 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 104,189 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 100,443 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 95,431 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2015 95,431 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 93,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2014 93,409 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 92,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 89,378 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 84,932 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,932 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 72,558 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 61,260 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,858 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,503 miles

both rear tyres close to min limit

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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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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