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OV04 FZB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

193,021 mi
Last recorded193,021 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 FZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 193,021 miles

child seat fitted n\s\r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

park brake pedal has a lot of travel

rear brake pipes have been greased

stone chips in screen

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 1 Jun 2017 193,018 miles

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

child seat fitted n\s\r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

park brake pedal has a lot of travel

rear brake pipes have been greased

stone chips in screen

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 26 May 2016 185,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW TREAD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW TREAD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2016 185,489 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW TREAD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW TREAD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 176,396 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGES CLOSE TOO LIMITS..N/S/R SHOCKER WEAK

Pass 22 May 2014 168,813 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 168,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 154,164 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 137,888 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 137,875 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 128,164 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 128,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 126,468 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 May 2009 126,468 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 May 2008 115,699 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front pads not fully bedded in

Fail 27 May 2008 115,567 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front pads not fully bedded in

Pass 30 Mar 2007 87,483 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 139,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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 FZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FZB, 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 OV04 FZB registered?

OV04 FZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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