MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,197 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aluminium Suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aluminium Suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Wheel arches corroded.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aluminium Suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aluminium Suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Wheel arches corroded.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake discs worn.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake discs catching on the dust shields.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear-most suspension arm. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side-wall. [195x65x15] (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs worn.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake discs catching on the dust shields.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside side repeater deteriorated.
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside side repeater deteriorated.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s front tyre wearing inner edge (2.00 mm)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
o/s front tyre wearing inner edge (2.00 mm)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
vehicle has engine undertray fitted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
vehicle has engine undertray fitted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
plastic undertrays fitted all along underneath of car
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AM52 HSA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 HSA, 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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AM52 HSA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2003.
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