MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer shoulder of tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer shoulder of tread almost to cords (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise wheel alignment check
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside front tyre tread outer edge is worn
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
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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BD53 CYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 BD53 CYT, 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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What year was BD53 CYT registered?
BD53 CYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2003.
Is BD53 CYT safe to buy?
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