MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake warning light stays on
Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd
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)
o/s side repeater has slight damage
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s side repeater has slight damage
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN04 WCA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 BN04 WCA, 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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BN04 WCA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2004.
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