MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Interesting exhaust cobble up
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust tailbox in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust tailbox in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights (bulb upside down?) (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust tailbox in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting "D" bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake pads wearing thin
park brake has a lot of travel
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EX54 VEW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 EX54 VEW, 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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What year was EX54 VEW registered?
EX54 VEW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2004.
Is EX54 VEW safe to buy?
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