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OU54 WGY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,926 mi
Last recorded143,926 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 WGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 143,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

body sill covers fitted

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 143,893 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing one (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

body sill covers fitted

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 135,904 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

chips in windscreen, winter tyres fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 129,290 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 125,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2014 125,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2013 118,609 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 118,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 110,449 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 110,446 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 97,457 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 97,437 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

various covers fitted not allowing full inspection to components

Pass 6 Jan 2010 90,406 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 87,959 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outter edge

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 73,695 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 73,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2007 60,403 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front foglight smashed

Nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge and damaged on sidewall ( not down to cords )

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OU54 WGY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OU54 WGY, 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 OU54 WGY registered?

OU54 WGY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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