MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
All shock absorbers corroded
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to under body & rear subframe
front tyres wearing on edges
rear coil springs corroded
stone chip to windscreen
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
All shock absorbers corroded
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to under body & rear subframe
front tyres wearing on edges
rear coil springs corroded
stone chip to windscreen
corrosion to exhaust and underbody
gear oil leak
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
rear number plate faded
slight binding to offside front wheel
stone chip in windscreen
exhaust sections corroded
front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges
gearbox sump pan corroded and damp
slight binding to offside front wheel
exhaust sections corroded
stone chip in windscreen
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust sections corroded
front brake discs corroded and worn on inner surface
nearside front suspension arm ball joint rubber boot deteriorated
offside front antiroll bar link arm , upper rubber boot deteriorated
stone chip in windscreen
corrosion to exhaust system and underbody
slight corrosion and wear to front brake discs on inner surface
stone chip in windscreen
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to exhaust system and underbody
slight corrosion and wear to front brake discs on inner surface
stone chip in windscreen
both front headlamp aims poor (lenses faded)
light corrosion to both front brake pipes
light corrosion to underbody and front shock absorbers
rear number plate faded
both front brake disc back plates corroded
exhaust centre and rear sections corroded,with minor leak on rear silencer
light corrosion to both front outer brake pipes
light corrosion to inner side on front brake discs
rear chassis areas corroded
stone chip to windscreen
exhaust sections corroded
parking brake effort slightly low on nearside rear
rear tyres low (2.3 -2.8mm)
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
stone chip in windscreen
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust sections corroded
parking brake effort slightly low on nearside rear
rear tyres low (2.3 -2.8mm)
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
stone chip in windscreen
chip in windscreen
exhaust sections corroded
roational noise from offside rear wheel
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust sections corroded
chip in windscreen
roational noise from offside rear wheel
chip in nearside of windscreen
exhaust sections corroded
front brake discs worn
slight imbalance on front brakes
slight play in both front wheel bearings
undertrays fitted
exhaust centre section mounting corroded
front brake discs worn
light corrosion to both rear outer brake pipes
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
offside rear outer brake pad low
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
stonechip in windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust centre section mounting corroded
front brake discs worn
light corrosion to both rear outer brake pipes
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
offside rear outer brake pad low
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
stonechip in windscreen
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
centre exhaust mounting corroded
front brake discs worn (lipped)
light corrosion to rear axle brake pipes
plastic trims on sills
under-trays fitted
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
centre exhaust mounting corroded
front brake discs worn (lipped)
light corrosion to rear axle brake pipes
plastic trims on sills
under-trays fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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FY54 EVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 EVD, 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 EVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2004.
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