MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
E M L is on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine covers / under trays fitted
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes both (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
E M L is on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine covers / under trays fitted
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FOUR (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)
EMISSIONS VERY CLEAN 0.04K
EML ON
ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
O/S WASHER JET NOT WORKING
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Damage to screen outside the drivers veiw of the road
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre worn on outter edge
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Damage to screen outside the drivers veiw of the road
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre worn on outter edge
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DF54 EHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 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 DF54 EHG, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DF54 EHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 February 2005.
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