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OE04 EVR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,928 mi
Last recorded145,928 miles
Recorded on3 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 EVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2015 145,928 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 145,928 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 138,417 miles

Child seat fitted nsr

Slight blow center silencer .

Pass 29 Apr 2013 130,281 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR BEST TEST OF SEATBELT CARRIED OUT

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 130,281 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR BEST TEST OF SEATBELT CARRIED OUT

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 130,043 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket snapped (marked)

rear exhaust bracket snappet (marked)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 22,414 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low tread on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2010 109,605 miles

anti slip pad missing on handbrake pedal

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

note/covers covering rear coil springs (lower sections)

oscillation to offside front brake

slight lift to offside front strut

Fail 21 Oct 2010 109,605 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

anti slip pad missing on handbrake pedal

brake warning light on

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

note/covers covering rear coil springs (lower sections)

oscillation to offside front brake

slight lift to offside front strut

Pass 29 Sep 2009 924,467 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 92,467 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 74,032 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,864 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2007 51,983 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 51,983 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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OE04 EVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OE04 EVR, 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 OE04 EVR registered?

OE04 EVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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