MOT Status
ValidMileage
101,102 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf/osf (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords osf (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf/osf (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf/nsr/osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf & osf (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf/osf/nsr/osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osf chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring fractured or broken nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))
Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components nsf & osf castor arms (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf & osf (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf/osf/nsr/osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osf chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
all 4 brake flexi-pipe ferrules slightly corroded
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to side wall
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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VS04 SHS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 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 VS04 SHS, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VS04 SHS registered?
VS04 SHS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2009.
Is VS04 SHS safe to buy?
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