MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
246,086 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking / perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking / perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front number plate slightly damaged
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe join / front flexie (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner mirror lens faded (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak rear diff ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dirty lens (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe join / front flexie (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner mirror lens faded (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak rear diff ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
2 brackets broken but still supported (STRONG ADVISE)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front suspension has slight 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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
diesel smell from engine compartment but no leaks visable
engine management light on
front tyres feathering on edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
eml light on
no gas deteced on gas test
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
eml light on
no gas deteced on gas test
nearside rear tyre is low on inner edge
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front tracking requires adjusting.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Front tracking requires adjusting.
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MV54 SCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MV54 SCZ, 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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MV54 SCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2004.
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