MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside front (4.4.3 (a))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured offside front (4.4.3 (a))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear next to brake hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear next to brake hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside front (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front (4.1.4 (b))
advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted
advisory front wiper blades in poor condition
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside front (4.4.3 (a))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured offside front (4.4.3 (a))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear by rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear by rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside front (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front (4.1.4 (b))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MIL on
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured but no bind at time of test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.97mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured but no bind at time of test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.97mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
engine covers and under tray fitted
engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine covers and under trays fitted
under trays
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear park brake effort
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
park brake effort 16%
under trays
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear park brake effort 110kg
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear park brake effort 110kg
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear park brake effort
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)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
chip in screen
imbalance on front brakes
wear on discs and pads
low effort on nearside handbrake
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF54 VZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 AF54 VZL, 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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AF54 VZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2004.
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