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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
High level stop lamp inop
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective frosted/clouded over (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak Expansion tank area ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
High level stop lamp inop
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake pads can not be seen through coverings
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front brake pads can not be seen through coverings
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wearing thin on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wearing thin on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside wiper slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
exhaust has a broken hanger
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust has a bracket brocken
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
coolant level low
exhaust has a bracket brocken
front pads cannot be seen through the wheels
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust has a bracket brocken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust has a bracket brocken
O/S/REAR TYRE CRACKING ON INNER EDGE
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
(Parking brake) Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Cuts in offside front tyre outer sidewall and nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust bracket insecure - rear axle area of exhaust. Had been welded before!!
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front wheel rim damage on outer edge. Tyre seated correctly at time of test.
Rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Cuts in offside front tyre outer sidewall and nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust bracket insecure - rear axle area of exhaust. Had been welded before!!
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front wheel rim damage on outer edge. Tyre seated correctly at time of test.
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service 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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
offside front tyre heavily worn on the inside edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre heavily worn on the inside edge
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
near side front bumper damaged
off side door mirror damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
near side front bumper damaged
off side door mirror damaged
advise front number plate
advise n/s/d door mirror cover
advise n/s/f bumper trim insecure
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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AY54 YVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.
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 AY54 YVV, 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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AY54 YVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.
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