MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,617 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish
O/s/f wheel bearing has slight play in it
Rear sub frame corroded, not yet holed.
n/s handbrake has a lower effort than the o/s, but still passed over all efficiency test.
o/s/r brake has slight bind
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
Both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish
O/s/f wheel bearing has slight play in it
Rear sub frame corroded, not yet holed.
n/s handbrake has a lower effort than the o/s, but still passed over all efficiency test.
o/s/r brake has slight bind
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust clamp missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 YOF 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 70.6%.
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 YOF, 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 YOF registered?
BD53 YOF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2003.
Is BD53 YOF safe to buy?
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