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OE04 ETD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 ETD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020
Pass 22 Feb 2019 137,970 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 132,180 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 125,386 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 125,386 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 120,559 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 115,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 21 Aug 2014 115,458 miles

Front 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 110,362 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 99,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2012 99,408 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,687 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 90,672 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs heavily worn

full underbody shields fitted

slightly poor beam image from nearside headlamp

Pass 23 Jun 2010 79,851 miles

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

centre windscreen chipped

electronic measuring device fitted - unable to check oil temperature

full underbody shields fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2009 19,998 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 61,637 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 54,206 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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OE04 ETD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 OE04 ETD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OE04 ETD?

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What year was OE04 ETD registered?

OE04 ETD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is OE04 ETD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE04 ETD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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