MOT Status
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94,367 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside - scratched and weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted
smell of fuel in engine bay area
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt towards front of hub - marked with chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint towards front of hub - marked with chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside - scratched and weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint towards front of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint towards rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted
smell of fuel in engine bay area
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside side repeater lens in mirror damaged
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside side repeater lens in mirror damaged
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated when the vehicle is raised the ball joint dust cover slips down from the arm. MARKED YELLOW (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear position lamps pulse slightly when the hazard warning/ indicators are active (4.2.3 (c))
Tailgate release handle inop. Boot accessible via the key fob
wipers smearing
Diesel Residue Engine Areas
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested Due to Fuel Leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Fuel hose leaking Filter Area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV53 YDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 FV53 YDL, 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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FV53 YDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2004.
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