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OV04 UGU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,259 mi
Last recorded105,259 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 105,259 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 96,041 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 96,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,107 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 85,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 75,184 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken around mid section - exhaust remains secure

trace of oil around engine

unable to visually inspect rear brake pads without removing wheels

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2016 75,184 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken around mid section - exhaust remains secure

trace of oil around engine

unable to visually inspect rear brake pads without removing wheels

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2016 74,541 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust mounting snaped

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted unable to check seatbelt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 9 Jun 2016 74,419 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

unable to see rear brake pads

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

center exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still supported

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 64,890 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken, system still supported

Fail 21 May 2015 64,888 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust mounting broken, system still supported

Pass 20 May 2014 59,192 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 54,002 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 48,581 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 41,650 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 37,107 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 32,461 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 28,298 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 23,700 miles

Nearside Front 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 UGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UGU, 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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OV04 UGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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