MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
child seat fitted nearside rear
damage to nearside rear
front bumper damaged
front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
nearside rear tyre worn
trims fitted to outersills and undersides
wipers barely clearing screen
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
child seat fitted nearside rear
damage to nearside rear
front bumper damaged
front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
nearside rear tyre worn
trims fitted to outersills and undersides
wipers barely clearing screen
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
Tested in a wet condition
Both Front brake discs are slightly worn
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Both Front brake discs are slightly worn
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Indicators not self-cancelling
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
l/h front tyre outer edge poor
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
l/h front tyre outer edge poor
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
surface splitting to offside front tyre sidewalls
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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AJ53 SGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 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 AJ53 SGU, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AJ53 SGU registered?
AJ53 SGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2003.
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