MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
Both front headlamp plastic lenses are deteriorated and light output is slightly reduced
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Centre exhaust metal hanger is broken
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
Engine Management Light is illuminated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake caliper piston dust cover is damaged/split
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both front headlamp plastic lenses are deteriorated and light output is slightly reduced
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Centre exhaust metal hanger is broken
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
Engine Management Light is illuminated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake caliper piston dust cover is damaged/split
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Both front headlamp plastic lenses are deteriorated and light output is slightly reduced
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Centre exhaust metal hanger is broken
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
Engine Management Light is illuminated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and looks heat damaged (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake caliper piston dust cover is damaged/split
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advisory o/s and n/s front tyres warn on edge
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advisory o/s and n/s front tyres warn on edge
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front exhaust mount loose or broken
possible leak from front exhaust,unable to fully check
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front tyres worn smooth on outer edge
front exhaust mount loose or broken
possible leak from front exhaust,unable to fully check
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
offside front tyre wearing on edges
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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OE04 VWB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 OE04 VWB, 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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OE04 VWB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2004.
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