MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,507 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint marked (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CRACKS BUT CORDS NOT EXPOSED
NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CRACKS BUT CORDS NOT EXPOSED
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORROSION
STEEL RIMS FITTED TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Both registration slight obscured
Both registration slight obscured
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate slightly obscured
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Body damage to nearside and offside
Both front tyres outer walls damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front spoiler damaged
Rear disc pads low
Windscreen damage in "B" zone nearside
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Body damage to nearside and offside
Both front tyres outer walls damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front spoiler damaged
Rear disc pads low
Windscreen damage in "B" zone nearside
parking brake reading low
rear nearside tyre worn to 1.6mm / size 225 40ZR 17
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
both front brake discs are well worn
parking brake performance low
rear nearside tyre worn to wear bar
rear tyre size are 225 40ZR 17 / front tyre size are 2254 45 ZR 17
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
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BF03 DZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 BF03 DZE, 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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BF03 DZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2003.
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