MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded but have been waxed previously
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside rear shockabsorber very weak
Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded but have been waxed previously
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
drivers door mirror loose
Nearside rear lamp broken, trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items.
Slight seepage of gear oil from selector shaft
Some corrosion to rear brake pipes, Outer edge of nearside front tyre worn
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside rear lamp broken, trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items.
Slight seepage of gear oil from selector shaft
Some corrosion to rear brake pipes, Outer edge of nearside front tyre worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear light cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate slightly faded
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
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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AM52 BYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 AM52 BYL, 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 AM52 BYL registered?
AM52 BYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2003.
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