MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,275 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S - Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S Effort low (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arms/front bushes - O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S - Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S Effort low (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S - Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm - Chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm - chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From fuel tank to rear flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% - O/S efficiency low (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 28% Imbalance - O/S Low (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust deteriorated
headlamps deteriorated /output low
park brake only just met requirements
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust deteriorated
headlamps deteriorated /output low
park brake only just met requirements
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
offside park brake slightly down on effort
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
near and offside front tyres wearing inner and outer edges;
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge;
rear numberplate showing signs of slight deterioration;
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CP53 BRV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CP53 BRV, 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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CP53 BRV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2004.
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