MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pad warning light on at time of test
Nearside Front Fog lamp missing at time of test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Underneath trays fitted at time of test
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear lower (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pad warning light on at time of test
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Fog lamp missing at time of test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Underneath trays fitted at time of test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
UNDERNEATH TRAYS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre worn outer edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
o/s/r tyre is near flat
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
N/S/F THRUST ARM BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT. SLIHGTDAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL. NAIL IN TREAD OF O/S/R TYRE.NAIL IN TREAD OF N/S/R TYRE
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
N/S/F THRUST ARM BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT. SLIHGTDAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL. NAIL IN TREAD OF O/S/R TYRE.NAIL IN TREAD OF N/S/R TYRE
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
child seat fitted to n/s/r seat. unable to check seat belt
front tyres worn on outer edges
stone chip in screen
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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AY53 ZBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 AY53 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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