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OIG 1086

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,950 mi
Last recorded115,950 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 1086
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 115,950 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 114,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 110,436 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 107,655 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 107,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 101,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed

Fail 4 Jan 2022 101,219 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed

Pass 5 Jan 2021 94,796 miles

front suspension arm bushes starting to show signs of wear

n/s/r+o/s/r brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f inner tyre edge wearing

wear and noise from shocker top mounts

Fail 5 Jan 2021 94,795 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front suspension arm bushes starting to show signs of wear

n/s/r+o/s/r brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f inner tyre edge wearing

wear and noise from shocker top mounts

Pass 10 Jan 2020 86,847 miles

front suspension arm bushes starting to show signs of wear

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2020 86,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front suspension arm bushes starting to show signs of wear

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2018 74,652 miles

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,687 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2017 60,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 60,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254517 mo merc fitment (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine covers

under trays

Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,099 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,323 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,524 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,724 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 41,572 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 39,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,509 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,624 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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OIG 1086 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OIG 1086, 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 OIG 1086 registered?

OIG 1086 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is OIG 1086 safe to buy?

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