MOT Status
ValidMileage
167,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Indicator switch faulty Only works manualy in on position (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Indicator switch faulty Only works manualy in on position (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
General body corroding all wheel arch areas
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Indicator switch faulty Not staying on automaticly (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Under bonnent diesel injector gases leaking at time test
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side rear brake pipes corroded badly (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Receiver faulty (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine cover & under trays fitted
N/S/F Fog light NOT working
N/S/F Jacking point rubber missing
O/S Mirror glasses tint faulty
ALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting in tread area
Engine cover & under trays fitted
N/S/F Jacking point rubber missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer shoulders very low/bald (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim On limit for MOT test (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer shoulders very low/bald (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Both Rear Tyres Cracking
Engine Cover Fitted
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Under Shield Fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside and nearside front tyres worn on the outer edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B15 EDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 B15 EDG, 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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B15 EDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2003.
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