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OV04 CFJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

181,710 mi
Last recorded181,710 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 CFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 181,710 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 178,602 miles

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))

Offside Front headlamp washer not working.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 178,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Offside Front headlamp washer not working.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 169,271 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front-front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 169,079 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all rear (4.4.3 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake lazy

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front-front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 155,727 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 155,418 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 143,888 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front-o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside parking brake lazy

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and slight bind too (3.7.B.3)

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

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

rear sub frame and mount areas starting to corrode

Fail 31 Jul 2017 143,886 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front-o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside parking brake lazy

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and slight bind too (3.7.B.3)

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

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

rear sub frame and mount areas starting to corrode

Pass 12 Aug 2016 131,331 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 131,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Jul 2015 118,499 miles

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

all brakes some fluctuation

both parking brakes slow to release

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 104,994 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe corroding

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 95,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 95,138 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 85,059 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 75,594 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 75,429 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 65,041 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 55,345 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 49,828 miles

Rear number plate poor condition

SRS warning light on dash

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 49,827 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear number plate poor condition

SRS warning light on dash

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,433 miles

Chip on windscreen

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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OV04 CFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OV04 CFJ, 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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OV04 CFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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