MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake lever loose but still functions
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Body component insecure undertray (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Light Cluster Damage
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Light Cluster Damage
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush is perished and has slight movement present (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush is perished and has slight movement present (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play play and movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush is perished and has slight movement present (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush is perished and has slight movement present (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play play and movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central exhaust corrosion
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel flexi pipe ferule ()
Rear general rust on rear suspension components
Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working upper level stop lamp malfunction (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central exhaust corrosion
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel flexi pipe ferule ()
Rear general rust on rear suspension components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tested By P Williams
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tested By P Williams
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
corrosion on both rear coil springs
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FY54 DJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 FY54 DJV, 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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FY54 DJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2004.
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