MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
undertrays and sill covers fiited
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted
wheel alignment req checking as the nearside front tyre as worn on the outer edge
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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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AM53 CTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 AM53 CTE, 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 AM53 CTE registered?
AM53 CTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2003.
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