MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
SUSPENSION +REAR SHOCKERS +CHASSIS CORRODED.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPE TO NEARSIDE FRONT FLEXI CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXI CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER REAR ARM OUTER BALL JOINT WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST MOUNT MISSING BY REAR AXLE. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system BRAKE PIPE NEARSIDE REAR TO FLEXI LEAKING. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
SUSPENSION +REAR SHOCKERS +CHASSIS CORRODED.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush slight movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
plastic floor pan covers fitted restricting full view of some items
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Indicator switch faulty don't keep going when drivers indicator operated (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front balljiont arm play (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar bush not link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush slight movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
plastic floor pan covers fitted restricting full view of some items
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
under trays and engine covers fitted stopping and restricting examination
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
under trays and engine covers fitted stopping and restricting examination
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Slight corrosion on rear suspension components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Oil leak
Slight corrosion on rear suspension components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front discs lipped
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front discs lipped
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear number plate starting to deterioate
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BK53 HVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 BK53 HVJ, 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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BK53 HVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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