MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view front door (8.1.2a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view front door (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front 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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MV54 SVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 SVA, 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 SVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2004.
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