MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Indicator stalk / switch mechanism worn
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both rear coil spring corroding
Chips to screen
o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn out of shape slightly
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear coil spring corroding
Chips to screen
o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn out of shape slightly
both rear springs corroding
chips to screen
glow plug lamp on
metal brake pipes corroding
rear brake pads worn close to limit
slight play to o/s/f & n/s/f drop links/D bushes
slight play/lift to n/s/f lower rear ball joints
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both rear springs corroding
chips to screen
metal brake pipes corroding
rear brake pads worn close to limit
slight play to o/s/f & n/s/f drop links/D bushes
slight play/lift to n/s/f lower rear ball joints
brake pipes corroding
chips to screen
o/s/r & n/s/r coil springs corroded
rear brake pads worn
slight knock from front suspension
slight play to o/s/f & n/s/f anti rollbar D bushes
slight play to o/s/f & n/s/f anti rollbar links
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
brake pipes corroding
chips to screen
o/s/r & n/s/r coil springs corroded
rear brake pads worn
slight knock from front suspension
slight play to o/s/f & n/s/f anti rollbar D bushes
slight play to o/s/f & n/s/f anti rollbar links
both rear brakes binding on slightly
brake pad warning lamp on
chip to screen
front brake pads worn low
offside and nearside front tyres worn to edges
rear brake pads worn low
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake warning lamp on
chips to screen
nearside front tyre worn on edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front brakes binding slightly
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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OU04 ZRL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 ZRL, 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 ZRL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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