MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,439 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
underneath of vehicle slightly corroded
Rear exhaust missing
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear both sides wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle unable to fully inspect.
rear wheel arches showing signs of rust/corrosion.
both rear brake discs pitted/rusty surfaces.
front brake pads getting low and brake disc surfaces rusty/pitted (advise new discs when pads fitted)
o/s mirror glass deteriorated (rainbow effect)
o/s/f tyre worn outer edge close to 1.6mm.
plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle unable to fully inspect.
rear wheel arches showing signs of rust/corrosion.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
rear wheel arches signs of corrosion.
shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.
rear brake discs rusty lip.
rear wheel arches signs of corrosion.
shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.
various sections of metal brake pipe corroded.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
n/s/f tyre close to 1.6 mm.
rear brake discs rusty lip.
rear wheel arches signs of corrosion.
shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.
various sections of metal brake pipe corroded.
both rear wheel arches signs of corrosion.
front exhaust flexi worn.
gear box issue noticed on road test (would not change up or down gears)
n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges.
n/s/r tyre only just 1.6 mm.
o/s mirror glass diss -coloured (rainbow effect)
o/s/r tyre only just 1.6 mm.
plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.
rear brake discs rusty lip.
rear coil springs rusty (unable to fully inspect lower coils advise removal of wheels to do so)
slight free play both front wheel bearings.
various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.
parking brake effort a bit low
Front wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)
parking brake efficiency requirements only just met
Both rear tyres wearing thin.
Front tyres wearing unevenly and thin on inner edges.
Engine covers and undertrays fitted.
Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside front wheel inner rim dented causing slight tyre deflection.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside front wheel inner rim dented causing slight tyre deflection.
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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M100 CDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 M100 CDE, 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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M100 CDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2004.
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