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OV04 WRE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

291,341 mi
Last recorded291,341 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 291,341 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 289,528 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 278,103 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 262,479 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 245,053 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 245,053 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 216,514 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear shock absorber damping effect poor

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Apr 2014 216,514 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear shock absorber damping effect poor

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2013 205,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust section corroded

front brake discs lipped

Pass 23 Apr 2012 184,577 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Apr 2011 163,308 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 139,582 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 139,582 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 116,884 miles

rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2008 93,320 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 93,320 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2007 69,504 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 WRE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WRE, 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 WRE registered?

OV04 WRE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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The MOT history for OV04 WRE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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