MOT Status
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
under trays fitted- obscuring view of some components
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
under trays fitted- obscuring view of some components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 / 60 R 15 88 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Centre exhaust clamp broken
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front tyre cutting out on edges
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front tyre cutting out on edges
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front areo wiper blades smear slightly
indicator switch slightly worn
nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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AO53 YMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 AO53 YMX, 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 AO53 YMX registered?
AO53 YMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2003.
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