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2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration VC54VYV
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,079 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2025 9 Jun 202631 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 123,079 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
5 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 121,330 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2023 9 Jun 20264 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 121,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
26 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 113,327 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,767 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2020 9 Jun 202614 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 106,763 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
2 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,310 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
1 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
6 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,374 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- E M L light on
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
6 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 80,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- E M L light on
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
14 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,617 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- e m l on
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
8 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 67,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- e m l on
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
23 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,672 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
30 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,726 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2015 9 Jun 202614 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,483 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2014 9 Jun 20261 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 40,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
10 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,664 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2013 9 Jun 20262 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,074 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2013 9 Jun 202610 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,202 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
11 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,692 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2011 9 Jun 20261 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 28,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
2 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,187 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
29 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,342 MI
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VC54VYV was registered on 2004-09-01
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