MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,544 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear suspension rusty
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted bolt missing from caliper hold pads (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear suspension rusty
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension is very rusty nearside /offside, and will require att. in very near future
Rear tyres worn inside edges
Front Parking brake lever inoperative (not releasing when applied), brakes binding nearside/offside rear (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension is very rusty nearside /offside, and will require att. in very near future
Rear tyres worn inside edges
Corrosion started on sills around jacking points
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear brake flexis cracking and perished
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Front Tyre 2mm outer edge (205/55/16)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre 3mm of tread on edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink (2.4.G.2)
Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Both rear brake flexis cracking & perished
Exhaust mounting snapped (System still supported ok)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre 2mm outer edge (205/55/16)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre 1.6mm inner / 2mm outer edge
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre 3mm of tread on edges
Rear anti- roll bar corroded
Rear coil springs corroded
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
parking brake lever sticking slighty
rear b/pipes rusty
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
parking brake lever sticking slighty
rear b/pipes rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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DY54 OJL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 DY54 OJL, 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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DY54 OJL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.
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