CarVerify

Free Car Check

OU04 ZRL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2685cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,974 mi
Last recorded141,974 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 ZRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 141,974 miles

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 215,963 miles

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))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 133,881 miles

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 120,569 miles

Both rear coil spring corroding

Chips to screen

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn out of shape slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2019 120,531 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 114,112 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 114,098 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 109,638 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 109,638 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 104,824 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 101,070 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 95,086 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 84,477 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 84,477 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 72,796 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 56,166 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,019 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 43,573 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 40,261 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,261 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,074 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU04 ZRL?

You can check the full history of OU04 ZRL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OU04 ZRL registered?

OU04 ZRL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is OU04 ZRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU04 ZRL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU04 ZRL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OU04 ZRL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.