MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,372 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most. Corrosion exceeds service standards (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm. Corrosion exceeds service standards (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm. Corrosion exceeds service standards (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most. Corrosion exceeds service standards (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
various covers fitted obscuring components
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most. Corrosion exceeds service standards (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm. Corrosion exceeds service standards (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm. Corrosion exceeds service standards (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most. Corrosion exceeds service standards (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
various covers fitted obscuring components
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears / past service standards / advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - rears (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside wing mirror glass deteriorated
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear front most / tie arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
centre exhaust clamp and rear box deteriorated
various covers fitted obscuring components
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front most tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front most tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear exhaust deteriorated
various covers fitted obscuring components
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
various covers fitted obscuring components
Nearside 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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
various covers fitted obscuring components
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened front most bar (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened front most bar (2.4.G.1)
fuel hose ferrules corroded
various covers fitted obscuring components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened front most bar (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened front most bar (2.4.G.1)
fuel hose ferrules corroded
various covers fitted obscuring components
removed items from drivers view prior to test
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components
outer edge of nearside rear tyre devoid of tread
removed items from drivers view prior to test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside wiper smears and is split
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre cut (outer sidewall)
offside wiper smears and is split
outer edge of nearside front tyre worn low
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside wiper rubber smears
Nearside 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)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside wiper rubber smears
outer edge of nearside rear tyre devoid of tread
rubber boot on offside front anti roll bar linkage split
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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HW54 GVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 HW54 GVG, 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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HW54 GVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2004.
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