MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,477 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise rear exhaust pipe metal mounting corroding.
advise scatching on windscreen,but not in wiper sweep.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise full underbody covers fitted not allowing full view of underbody.
advise light scratching on nearside of windscreen,not resticting view.
advise rear number plate starting to deteriorate.
advise sill covers fitted, not allowing full view of sills.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise full underbody covers fitted not allowing full view of underbody.
advise light scratching on nearside of windscreen,not resticting view.
advise rear number plate starting to deteriorate.
advise sill covers fitted, not allowing full view of sills.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise damage on perimiter of nearside wiper sweep, not affecting view at present.
advise full underbody covers fitted,not allowing ful view of underbody.
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise full underbody covers fitted not allowing full inpection
advise slight damage on perimitter of rest of wiper sweep, not restricting view.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise full underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection.
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise full under body covers fitted
advise light scratching on nearside of windscreen out of wiper sweep.
advise sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills.
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise full under body covers fitted
advise light scratching on nearside of windscreen out of wiper sweep.
advise sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
advise full under body covers fitted
advise full under body covers fitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD04 DFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BD04 DFC, 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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BD04 DFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2004.
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