MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges
offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges
offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
EML on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge
passenger wiper blade not 100% secure on wiper arm
Slight oil leak under o/s/f steering rack.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight oil leak under o/s/f steering rack.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise smell of fuel leak
front pads = approx. 3000m - will require new discs with pads
l/h/f tyre = 2.5mm - new soon
slight cracks in front suspension thrust arm bushes = recommend new
stonechip/crack in screen = recommend repair/renewal
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
button missing - drivers seatbelt
front pads = approx. 3000m - will require new discs with pads
l/h/f tyre = 2.5mm - new soon
slight cracks in front suspension thrust arm bushes = recommend new
stonechip/crack in screen = recommend repair/renewal
Nearside Front 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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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CA04 MZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 CA04 MZV, 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 MZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2004.
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