MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,444 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside head light deteriorated
chip in screen
front and rear brake discs corroded
front reaction arm bushes perished
o/s/f tyre thin
rear brake pads thin
rear brake pipes corroded
rear brakes binding
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside head light deteriorated
chip in screen
front and rear brake discs corroded
front reaction arm bushes perished
o/s/f tyre thin
rear brake pads thin
rear brake pipes corroded
rear brakes binding
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear brake pads thin
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
o/s/r tyre close to wear limits
rear brake pads thin
small chip in windscreen
rear tyres wearing thin
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine light on
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
engine light on
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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BV54 WYJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 BV54 WYJ, 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 WYJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2004.
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