MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Front 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))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine management light on dash
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Outer Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside outer wing mirror unit/indicator lense damaged
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside wing mirror unit/side repeater damaged
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside wing mirror unit/side repeater damaged
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside front wing mirror indicator cover damaged.
Nearside rear exterior door handle sticks in the open position.
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside front wing mirror indicator cover damaged.
Nearside rear exterior door handle sticks in the open position.
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front inner brake pads getting low
some imbalance and judder on front brakes
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CA04 FJP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 CA04 FJP, 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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CA04 FJP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2004.
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