MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn inner tread edge.
Oil leak ()
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn inner tread edge.
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak ()
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Wheel bolt(s) missing one bolt each wheel. (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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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FV04 UTA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 FV04 UTA, 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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FV04 UTA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2004.
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