MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear subframe & rear suspension corroded
Suspension bushes deteriating
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear subframe & rear suspension corroded
Suspension bushes deteriating
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
drivers window not open
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
drivers window not open
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
handbrake pedal slight free play causing light to flicker on
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge
exhaust rear heat shield insecure
oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
exhaust rear heat shield insecure
oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front tyres wearing low on their outer shoulders
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Near side front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Near side front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front No plate loose
front tyres wearing on edges
o/s rear tyre 2-3mm
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
front No plate loose
front tyres wearing on edges
o/s rear tyre 2-3mm
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
front No plate loose
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DU54 BYO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 DU54 BYO, 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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DU54 BYO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2004.
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