MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,142 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears also can't inspect pipe under covers (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears also can't inspect pipe under covers (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch/sill area's
nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch/sill area's
nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Straight Arm - Marked In Yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Fitted Incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight Arm - Marked In Yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Near Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components.
Nearside Front Airbag switched off
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides. 205/55x16 91v (4.1.E.1)
Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components.
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm in centre (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm in centre (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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BF54 ZDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 BF54 ZDU, 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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BF54 ZDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2004.
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