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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy Rattle (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy Rattle (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside -Front and Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
General surface corrosion apparent under rear end of the vehicle on brake and suspension components
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair -Suspect shoes inside disk on nearside recommend further inspection
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside -Front and Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
General surface corrosion apparent under rear end of the vehicle on brake and suspension components
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair -Suspect shoes inside disk on nearside recommend further inspection
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear tyre wearing close to wear markers
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear coil springs corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
sill covers fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R Coil spring corroded
Rear brake pads 70% worn
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake pads 75% worn
Front brake discs worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake discs worn
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake discs worn
Nail in O/S/R Tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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FG04 NPY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 FG04 NPY, 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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FG04 NPY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2004.
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