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OV04 UEF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,834 mi
Last recorded129,834 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 UEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 129,834 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 129,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 117,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 117,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 109,960 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 109,960 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 108,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 103,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 98,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear ( above fuel tank ) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 94,010 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 87,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing off on edges

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 81,002 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 80,959 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 73,309 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 67,598 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,642 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,774 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 37,679 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,986 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,130 miles

o/s front tyres worn on edge

rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,456 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 UEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UEF, 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 UEF registered?

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

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