MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper suspension components surface rust arms / links
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms/ links rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill /arch / covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /arch/ covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low x 2 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp aim too high high x2 (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill /arch / covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /arch/ covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low x 2 (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear suspension components surface rust
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ARCH /SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ARCH/SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow (7.1.2)
Lower under trays fitted
Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow (7.1.2)
Lower under trays fitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Lower under trays fitted
Lower exhaust rusty
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust rusty
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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H831 ELF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 H831 ELF, 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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H831 ELF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.
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