MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,880 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear indicators faded
both rear inner sills corroded
front brake pads look low but hard to see how low
n/s/r tyre 4mm
o/s/f mirror glass poor
o/s/r number plate light dim
o/s/r tyre 3mm
oil leak
windscreen scratched
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Fuel hose leaking around front of front to rear fuel pipe (7.2.3)
Fuel hose leaking leak off pipe (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear indicators faded
both rear inner sills corroded
front brake pads look low but hard to see how low
n/s/r tyre 4mm
o/s/f mirror glass poor
o/s/r number plate light dim
o/s/r tyre 3mm
oil leak
windscreen scratched
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
center ecxhaust hanger broken (metal)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
center ecxhaust hanger broken (metal)
front exhaust flexi braking up
nearside front tyre has damage to the side wall
centre exhaust mounting broken system still supported.
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
centre exhaust mounting broken system still supported.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front lower arm bushes starting to crack
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
225/45/17 front and 245/40/17 rear
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight damage to both front and nearside rear wheel rims
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
225/45/17 front and 245/40/17 rear
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight damage to both front and nearside rear wheel rims
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD54 UFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 BD54 UFB, 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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BD54 UFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2004.
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