MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to floors and subframe monting areas
nearside front foglamp inop
Front pads getting low and discs slightly worn
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog not working
Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rear has general corrosion under neath
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front pads getting low and discs slightly worn
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog not working
Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rear has general corrosion under neath
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED
REAR TYRES BECOMING WORN & PERISHED
SMELL OF DIESEL AROUND ENGINE BAY - UNABLE TO INSPECT DUE TO ENGINE COVERS - NO OBVIOUS LEAK. ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION
BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY IMBALANCED
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
O/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE
Oil leak ()
REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY IMBALANCED
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES
BOTH INNER REAR SILLS CORRODED
NOISE FROM BOTH REAR WHEELS WHEN SPUN
O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
Oil leak ENGINE BAY ()
PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES
BOTH INNER REAR SILLS CORRODED
NOISE FROM BOTH REAR WHEELS WHEN SPUN
O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
Oil leak ENGINE BAY ()
PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine oil leak
slight movement noted in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine oil leak
slight movement noted in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres perished
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU04 CFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BU04 CFA, 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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BU04 CFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2004.
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