MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen sightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen sightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Central Stop lamp(s) not working not staying on whilst brakes applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not releasing correctly (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges of tread
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear outer sidewall damaged
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint control arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt control arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing onedges
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Engine oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm and scrubbed outer edge
plastic outer sill covers fitted
plastic undertrays fitted
rear coil springs corroded
windscreen damaged
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
n/s door mirror broken
n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm and scrubbed outer edge
plastic outer sill covers fitted
plastic undertrays fitted
rear coil springs corroded
windscreen damaged
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 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)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD54 USL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 USL, 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 USL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2004.
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