MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Indicator switch faulty loose fit on the column and the offside detent mechanism weak or worn (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1-2000 MILES (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Indicator switch faulty loose fit on the column and the offside detent mechanism weak or worn (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear exhaust silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Indicator switch faulty Offside detent mechanism weak or worn (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Indicator switch insecure Loose fit on column (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer edge of the treaded section (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching minimum tread depth marks (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear exhaust silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Indicator switch faulty Offside detent mechanism weak or worn (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Indicator switch insecure Loose fit on column (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer edge of the treaded section (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching minimum tread depth marks (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Indicator switch faulty offside detent mechanism weak or worn (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Indicator switch insecure loose fit on the column (4.4.2 (a) (i))
damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen
Indicator switch insecure loose on the column and the offside locking position mechanism weak or worn (4.4.2 (a) (i))
damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Damage of less than 1cm diameter to wiped area of front windscreen
Exhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under trays fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' BORDERLINE (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' BORDERLINE (8.3.1a)
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' BORDERLINE (8.3.1a)
under trays fitted
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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DS04 FLA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 DS04 FLA, 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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DS04 FLA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2004.
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