MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both - both also have play aswell (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp incorrect colour different colour each side (4.1.4 (a))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both - also aim due to product on lens (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine covers fitted
undertrays fitted
both front headlamps slightly dim also nail in near side rear tyre
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front headlamps slightly dim also nail in near side rear tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
engine undertrays and covers fitted
exhaust corroded
front and rear suspension components slight corrosion
rear road springs obstructed by lower rear arms
surface corrosion on both rear outer brake pipes
various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all rear brake ferules slightly corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all rear brake ferules slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front brake disc slightly worn
offside front brake disc slightly worn
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU04 CGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 CGX, 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 CGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2004.
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