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OV04 UDZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,739 mi
Last recorded135,739 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 UDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 135,739 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 134,331 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 128,271 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 128,271 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 118,119 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 108,684 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 108,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

ENGINE COVER /UNDERTRAY FITTED

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

Nearside Front JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm -WEARING OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Pass 6 Feb 2016 96,558 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 96,558 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 85,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has edge wear

Pass 10 Feb 2014 78,632 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 78,514 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 71,887 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,128 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,582 miles

N/S/F tie bar bush hole and leaking oil

Pass 4 May 2010 52,366 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,729 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,243 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 28,969 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 UDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UDZ, 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 UDZ registered?

OV04 UDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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The MOT history for OV04 UDZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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