MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
EXHAUST CONDITION; middle pipe support bracket, broken.
EXHAUST CONDITION; middle pipe support bracket, broken.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside head light beam image poor
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
condensation in near side front fog light. off side front fog light glass cracked
engine warning light on
exhaust system mounts and joints corroded rear mounting broken off rear box and flexible joint corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside head light beam image poor
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
condensation in near side front fog light. off side front fog light glass cracked
engine warning light on
exhaust system mounts and joints corroded rear mounting broken off rear box and flexible joint corroded
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advise ESP malfunction message in cluster.
Advise ESP malfunction message in cluster.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Emissions to low to read.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
emmissions too low to record.Particulate filter fitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HG54 ZYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 HG54 ZYL, 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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HG54 ZYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2004.
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