MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective middle mount (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective middle mount (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Centre - rear exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Centre - rear exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
under trays fitted
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)
under trays fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides across back axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel due to slight play in tie rod drumstick (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
undertrays fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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DE54 HMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 DE54 HMX, 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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DE54 HMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2004.
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