MOT Status
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135,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Both front tyres worn from edges
Corrosion to rear axle components and rear seat belt prescribed area
both front anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint
under tray fitted
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
brake pad warning light on.
front brake pads getting low.
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge recommend replacement.
brake pad warning light on.
front brake pads getting low.
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge recommend replacement.
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off side rear tyre worn on edges
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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DE04 DZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DE04 DZU, 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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DE04 DZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.
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