MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
parking brake travel
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
parking brake travel
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsf tyre low
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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MV54 SOJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SOJ, 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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What year was MV54 SOJ registered?
MV54 SOJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2004.
Is MV54 SOJ safe to buy?
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