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OE04 VTX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,685 mi
Last recorded159,685 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 159,685 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 150,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 148,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 147,310 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 145,157 miles

exhaust system corroded/minor blow-o/s/f/ brake pipe surface corrosion-n/s/f/ brake pipe surface corrosion-inner arms slight play-

Fail 20 Nov 2018 145,157 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f/ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f/ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working o/s/f/ (4.2.1 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing n/s/f/ nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f/ lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded/minor blow-o/s/f/ brake pipe surface corrosion-n/s/f/ brake pipe surface corrosion-inner arms slight play-

Pass 1 Nov 2017 144,345 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Pass 24 Oct 2016 128,590 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 128,590 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose locking nut on rack (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 128,041 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door check strap missing/damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2015 114,609 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre low and bald on edges

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2014 102,729 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 102,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 90,909 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 84,617 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 84,615 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicator bulbs amber faded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 79,737 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 77,526 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 70,938 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 63,354 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 63,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 48,003 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 VTX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

OE04 VTX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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