MOT Status
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131,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer box, slight deterioration (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
plastic covers and under trays fitted, limiting view
rear axle unit, slight oil contamination
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
plastic covers fitted, limiting view
rear axle, slight oil contamination
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
plastic covers fitted under vehicle restricting full inspection
Nearside 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside 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 slight bind
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight engine oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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AY53 EKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 AY53 EKE, 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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AY53 EKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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