MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion on rear subframe
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
corrosion on rear subframe
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush outer both (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both inop. (8.2.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both age cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
eml on
front exhaust corroded
general corrosion to centre rear floor pan
high rear brake application 29%
rear no.plate poor on limits
sill covers and under trays fitted
engine warning light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward most (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward most (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn on outside edge
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside 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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
SRS light on dash.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
SRS light on dash.
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MC04 PMV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 MC04 PMV, 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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MC04 PMV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2004.
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