MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,287 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Brake pipes lightly corroded in places
Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipes lightly corroded in places
Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine cover and undertrays fitted
handbrake little reserve travel
rear exhaust corroded
EML on dash at time of test
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)
engine covers and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection
exhaust backbox corroded
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine management lamp illuminated.
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished.
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake minimum efficiency just met.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake minimum efficiency just met.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak
Centre exhaust clamp broken
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front 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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
front tyres wearing on outer edges
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MA04 VNG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VNG, 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 VNG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2004.
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