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OV04GDF
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration OV04GDF
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
12
Passes
10
Failures
54.55%
Pass Rate
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108 Total Defects Recorded
23 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 114,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,214 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
19 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 104,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested overheating (7.3.A.1)
- Statutory seat belt missing part of rear centre belt (5.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
28 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,554 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)
23 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 102,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel not fully returning (3.1.6c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubber grommet fallen off bracket (3.6.B.4a)
- Front Valve stem seriously damaged both deteriorated (cracking ) (4.1.D.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
24 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,794 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of seat belt
24 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 97,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of seat belt
18 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,409 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
18 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 89,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
19 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,683 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
2 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,893 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
2 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
23 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,077 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 65,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,829 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2012 28 Jun 20267 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
16 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,597 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 49,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,511 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2010 28 Jun 202619 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,446 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
15 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 18,723 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,723 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV04GDF was registered on 2004-03-26
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