MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
252,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Antiroll bar has been modified to accommodate worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer cracked around outlet weld (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust has multiple fractured/missing mounts (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both suspension springs affected (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust system insecure CENTRE AND REAR HANGERS CORRODED AND BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn OSF , NSF , OSR , NSR LOWER ARB WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. SPACE SAVER WHEEL FITTED (5.2.3 (b))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded OSR & NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective OSF & NSF LENS CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Bumper mountings damaged but bumper not likely to become detached
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged MIRROR GLASS DEFECTIVE BUT STILL ALLOWS FULL VIEW TO REAR/SIDE OF VEHICLE (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE BUT UNLIKELY TO FALL
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP DEFECTIVE & INOPERATIVE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.
Slight surface corrosion to various under-side components not affecting it's strength or driveability.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high bulb incorectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
center exhaust mounting broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EJ54 YYK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 YYK, 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 YYK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2004.
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