MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear 225/50/16 both tyres worn on edge
Rear Coil spring corroded both very corroded /worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust mount rusted away
travel on handbrake
Offside Front 2205/55/16 tyre cut outer wall
Rear Coil spring corroded both worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
travel on handbrake
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect check bulb (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour & offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut outer wall to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front 2205/55/16 tyre cut outer wall
Rear Coil spring corroded both worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
cant check engine oil no dipstick
travel on handbrake
Offside Front 205/55/16 tyre cut outer wall
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & nearside front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front 205/55/16 tyre cut outer wall
Both wipers are showing signs of wear.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door mirror indicator lamp. (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both wipers are showing signs of wear.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear nail in tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
undertray obscuring some components
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear nail in tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine has a misfire
engine management light is on
noise coming from engine, needs further investigation
undertray obscuring some components
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak from gearbox
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
oil leak from gearbox
Oil leak
various covers fitted obscuring view
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
various covers fitted obscuring view
Oil leak
undertray fitted not allowing full inspection to underbody
Nearside An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
undertray fitted not allowing full inspection to underbody
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear 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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GX04 XMZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 GX04 XMZ, 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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GX04 XMZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2004.
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