MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,818 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to flexible pipe under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to legal limit 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to flexible pipe under wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to legal limit 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to flexible pipe under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to legal limit 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall split 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to flexible pipe under wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to legal limit 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)
rear shock absorbers weak
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake pads wearing low
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
rear brake pads wearing low
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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
rear indicator bulbs deteriorated
rear tyres on limit
Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MK54 VPP 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 68%.
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 MK54 VPP, 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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MK54 VPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2004.
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