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OV04 WRL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,143 mi
Last recorded134,143 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 WRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 134,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 126,645 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 121,754 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 117,162 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 117,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 113,672 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 113,672 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 101,602 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 86,497 miles

engine check lamp on / o/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 27 Jul 2011 71,468 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 56,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,517 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,617 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,497 miles

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

Offside 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 WRL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WRL, 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 WRL registered?

OV04 WRL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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The MOT history for OV04 WRL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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