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OV04 RZF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

158,875 mi
Last recorded158,875 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 RZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 158,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 149,836 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 142,781 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 137,417 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 137,417 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 132,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 132,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 126,329 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 117,685 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 110,158 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 102,223 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 93,189 miles

N/S/F TYRE LOW AND HAS SMALL CUT IN SIDEWALL

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 83,998 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 74,085 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 63,802 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,544 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 45,785 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
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OV04 RZF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RZF, 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 RZF registered?

OV04 RZF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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