MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,555 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also bold inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front engine mounting seems to have more then average play but not to the point its going to become detached
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front engine mounting seems to have more then average play but not to the point its going to become detached
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pedal not releasing correctly Parking brake pedal (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly perished.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly perished.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play The back one. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front pads look low +o/s+n//f wheel bearing have slight play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EF54 YSH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel 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 EF54 YSH, 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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EF54 YSH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2004.
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