MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front wiper smeary
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)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front wiper smeary
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
both front tyres are wearing on the edges
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
both front tyres are wearing on the edges
both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
rear number plate deteriating
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
engine management light on
o/s/r parking brake weak
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
n/s/r tyre low on tread depth and wearing outer edge
o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BC04 VSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 BC04 VSN, 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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BC04 VSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 2004.
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