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OIL 7426

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,813 mi
Last recorded142,813 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 7426
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 142,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 May 2024 142,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

eml illuminated

Pass 15 Aug 2022 142,789 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 142,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake stuck on (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release park brake pedal sticking down not relasing fully make warning lamp stay on (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on but pads ok

Pass 25 Feb 2021 129,152 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 129,141 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure incorrectly positioned fouling chassis (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure incorrectly positioned foulong chassis (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 125,178 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 117,690 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 117,690 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 107,800 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 107,800 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,956 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear Tyre's worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 99,956 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 92,036 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 92,036 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 81,765 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 78,614 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,813 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 73,000 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,008 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 61,626 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 61,626 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 54,517 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2007 37,264 miles

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

Slight cracks in outside edge of o/s/f 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
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OIL 7426 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OIL 7426, 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 OIL 7426 registered?

OIL 7426 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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