MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
engine and undercovers fitted obscuring some components
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking from pipe going into rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking from pipe going into rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Both rear coil springs corroded
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
coil spring corroded rear (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight side to side play in steering rack area
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)
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BG04 UCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 BG04 UCL, 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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BG04 UCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2004.
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