MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective front & centre (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal not releasing correctly part of handle missing (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, beam image only just passable (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder of tread (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper gaiter (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside and nearside front tyre tread low on outer edges.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
offside and nearside front tyre tread low on outer edges.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
plastic sill and under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection
plastic sill and under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection
underside of vehicle is fitted with full plastic shield making inspection difficult.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EY54 XFN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 EY54 XFN, 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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EY54 XFN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.
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