MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front tyres worn on inner edges
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)
Rear heat shield loose
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
sheilds fitted
sill covers fitted
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nail in offside front tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Undertrays fitted
Nail in offside front tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Undertrays fitted
Front number plate lose
N/S/F fog lamp missing
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front number plate lose
N/S/F fog lamp missing
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front fog lamp missing
Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front fog lamp missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
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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AV53 HYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 AV53 HYL, 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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AV53 HYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 2003.
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