MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play THE INNER LINK TIE ROD END (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
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 at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside mirror insecured
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside 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))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
G/box oil leak.
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
G/box oil leak.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MA04 MZF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 MA04 MZF, 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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MA04 MZF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2004.
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