MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps kick up to the o/s (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lower arm excessive play in bush and split boot on ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm bush excessive play (rubber detached) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs excessive corrosion/crumbling (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides no lock on brake test (1.4.1 (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
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks weak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect is weak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to both hoses (3.6.B.2c)
park brake performance on limit 16%
temporary headlamp masks fitted
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to both hoses (3.6.B.2c)
park brake performance on limit 16%
temporary headlamp masks fitted
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm,bush bonding failed (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to hoses (3.6.B.2c)
headlamps masked
park brake effort close to limit 17%
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
under covers fitted limited view
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
under covers fitted limited view
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AX52 MOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MOU, 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 MOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2003.
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