MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and Rear (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and Rear (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)
rear suspension components corroded
registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
covers and under trays fitted
exhaust clamp detwriorated
rear suspension componants coroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
covers and under trays fitted
exhaust clamp detwriorated
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
sill trims fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
sill trims fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front wing is damaged
plastic cover sills are fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
plastic cover sills are fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front wing is damaged
offside front tyre has splits in inner sidewall
Both front wipers slightly worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/s front wing damaged
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Sill trims fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Both front wipers slightly worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/s front wing damaged
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sill trims fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
damage to nearside front wing
engine undertray fitted
plastic cover sills are fitted
plastic under floor covers are fitted
wipers poor to clear screen
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust clamp is fractured
damage to nearside front wing
engine undertray fitted
plastic cover sills are fitted
plastic under floor covers are fitted
wipers poor to clear screen
Nearside front wing damaged
Engine undertray fitted
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall
Plastic floor covers fitted
Plastic sill covers fitted
Wipers not clearing screen well
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Engine undertray fitted
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front wing damaged
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall
Plastic floor covers fitted
Plastic sill covers fitted
Wipers not clearing screen well
sill covers fitted.
under floor covers fitted.
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
sill covers fitted.
under floor covers fitted.
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight play in n/s and o/s rack end
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
underside of vehicle has plastic covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
underside of vehicle has plastic covers fitted
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AX52 MHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 AX52 MHZ, 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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AX52 MHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2003.
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