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OV04 GBF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,366 mi
Last recorded119,366 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 GBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 119,366 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2023 119,366 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2022 112,671 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2022 112,671 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under tray fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2021 108,920 miles

Coolant leak ()

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 101,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 95,902 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2018 93,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,677 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 86,963 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 81,707 miles

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 23 Aug 2014 76,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2013 72,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 65,826 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 65,826 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 59,630 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,826 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,619 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,974 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,155 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GBF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GBF, 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 GBF registered?

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

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