MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Advise slight play in Anti-roll-bar link
Offside Front Advise surface corrosion to brake pipe
Offside Front Tyre worn heavily on the inside edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Advise slight play in Anti-roll-bar link
Offside Front Advise surface corrosion to brake pipe
Offside Front Tyre worn heavily on the inside edge
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm Rear arm bush slightly deteriorated
Brake pipe excessively corroded Main to N/S/R flexi Over axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm Rear arm bush slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Advise Corrosion to main brake pipe which is just acceptable.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded End of main brake pipe just acceptable. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just acceptable (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just acceptable (4.1.E.1)
Advise N/S/F Tyre is wearing on the outside edge.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advise N/S/F Tyre is wearing on the outside edge.
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advise Cut to inside edge of O/S/R Tyre but is not deep enough to reach the chords.
Advise Front disc pads look to be low and should be checked with the wheels off.
Advise Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still adequately supported.
Advise play in N/S/F Lower rear ball joint which is only just acceptable.
Advise surface corrosion to inside edge of front brake disc's.
Advise O/S/F Tyre is wearing heavilly on the inside edge but is acceptable.
Advise both front tyres are close to legal limit but are acceptable at this time.
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
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BV54 WVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 BV54 WVJ, 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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BV54 WVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.
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