MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from rear of exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in bottom corner of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Rear exhaust mount broken
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Rear exhaust mount broken
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
windscreen damaged not in the zone
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
eml illuminated
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front and rear pads getting low
o/s/r tyre close to limit
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
front and rear pads getting low
o/s/r tyre close to limit
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brakes have surface rust
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
sill covers fitted
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU53 VWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 AU53 VWG, 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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AU53 VWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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