MOT Status
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130,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear chassis/components corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component's noisy
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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)
Oil leak ()
exhaust mounting bracket near gearbox broken, but system still adequately supported
exhaust mounting hanger near centre section broken, but system still adequately supported
Slight transmission oil leak
Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Both front tyres perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight transmission oil leak
Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres slightly perished
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres slightly perished
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pipes slightly corroded
front lower arm bushes starting to crack
rear tyre depths 2.5mm -3.0mm
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Covers fitted restricting inspection under car
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyres worn on edge (Tracking)
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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AP53 OCJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 AP53 OCJ, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AP53 OCJ registered?
AP53 OCJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 2004.
Is AP53 OCJ safe to buy?
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