MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,510 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp insecure
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front fog lamp insecure
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat has slight crack in weld (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside front fog is missing
Rear Exhaust mounting defective in front of axle (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat has slight crack in weld (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside front fog is missing
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective in front of axle (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Worn and Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle Both Sides (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Worn and Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle Both Sides (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both offside tyres have been run soft. sidewall is marked
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH Sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Service overdue light on
Both offside tyres have been run soft. sidewall is marked
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH Sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Service overdue light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)
Centre child seat fitted
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS
n/s/r tyre has A NAIL
oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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EJ54 AFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 EJ54 AFX, 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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EJ54 AFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2004.
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