MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,544 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Glow plug light stopping on
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Glow plug light stopping on
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)
o/s/front link bar gaiter insecure
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/front link bar gaiter insecure
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
1, rear tread approaching limit
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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BJ53 VSK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 BJ53 VSK, 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 BJ53 VSK registered?
BJ53 VSK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is BJ53 VSK safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ53 VSK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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