MOT Status
ValidMileage
105,913 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Gearbox damp
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear suspension components corroded
Sill kit fitted
Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front fog light loose
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
gearbox damp with oil
Both rear flexible brake hoses perished
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Gearbox damp
Nearside front tyre worn low outer edge
Offside front tyre worn edges
Rear brake pads appear low
Rear coil springs corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Direction indicator not working Indicator stalk faulty (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both Front Anti-roll Bar Link Upper Ball Joint Dust Cover Slightly Damaged - No Ingress Of Dirt
Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished
Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded
Both Rear Flexible Brake Hoses Perished
Chip In Windscreen
Gearbox Damp
Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Worn, Outer Edge Worn
Offside Front Tyre Slightly Worn
Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Worn
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged no ingress of dirt
Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge
Offside Rear tyre wearing edges
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
gear box damp
indicator stalk unit has movement
rear number plate deteriorated
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged no ingress of dirt
Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge
Offside Rear tyre wearing edges
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
gear box damp
indicator stalk unit has movement
rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge
windscreen stone chip
both rear tyres worn, nearside rea worn inner edge
chip in screen
front brake discs worn
both rear tyres getting low
eml light on dash
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre worn low outer edge
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre scrubbed on tyre tread
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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478 ADL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 478 ADL, 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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478 ADL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2004.
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