MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front bumper damaged/no sharp edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust clamp broken but exhaust secure enough
under cover/tray fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front > rear & both front (3.6.B.2c)
Front slight free play in offside rackball end
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all four wheel arches & nearside rear door rusty
front number plate, nearside front bumper & rear door damaged
nearside rear tyre 2.4mm, cracked/perished
nearside wing mirror lens cracked
several suspension bushes deteriorating
underside of vehicle & several suspension components rusty
Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust middle > back clamp broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working outer side light (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp not working both offside & nearside rear (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front > rear & both front (3.6.B.2c)
Front slight free play in offside rackball end
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all four wheel arches & nearside rear door rusty
front number plate, nearside front bumper & rear door damaged
nearside rear tyre 2.4mm, cracked/perished
nearside wing mirror lens cracked
several suspension bushes deteriorating
underside of vehicle & several suspension components rusty
Air box is loose and rattles
All arches rusty and nearside rear door has slight damage
Both rear tyres perishing slightly
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside side repeater lens damaged but still flashes orange
Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge
Several rear suspension bushes deteriorating slightly
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front, back lower arm ball joints (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Air box is loose and rattles
All arches rusty and nearside rear door has slight damage
Both rear tyres perishing slightly
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside side repeater lens damaged but still flashes orange
Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge
Several rear suspension bushes deteriorating slightly
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front, back lower arm ball joints (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
body damage to near side
several suspension bushes perished
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
body damage to near side
several suspension bushes perished
tracking out
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine idleing erratically
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine idleing erratically
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f fog light smashed
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f fog light smashed
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
high level brake light damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
high level brake light damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f spot light inop
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 ENW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 BF53 ENW, 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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BF53 ENW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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