MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,356 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
EML light on dash
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
EML light on dash
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
handbrake not fully releasing and needs adjustment illumination on cluster staying on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front & rear brake pads wearing low
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM04 MBF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,199cc 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 FM04 MBF, 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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FM04 MBF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2004.
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