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OU04 ZMZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,273 mi
Last recorded134,273 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 ZMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 134,273 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 134,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 124,998 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WARNING: Nearside front outer tyre wall damaged recommend replacing and slight damage to offside tyre wall also

Fail 6 Mar 2013 124,990 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WARNING: Nearside front outer tyre wall damaged recommend replacing and slight damage to offside tyre wall also

Pass 9 Mar 2012 111,384 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 111,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 96,763 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside tyre deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2011 96,763 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside tyre deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2010 84,338 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 72,744 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 72,744 miles

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

Offside Front Upper An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 64,220 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 52,563 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 52,563 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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OU04 ZMZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OU04 ZMZ, 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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OU04 ZMZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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