MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,506 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Central exhaust clamp broken
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
surface cracks on sidewalls of front tyres
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
surface cracks on sidewalls of front tyres
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
slight drag on o/s/f brake
Front 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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CF53 UDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 CF53 UDU, 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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CF53 UDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2004.
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