MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front fog not working
Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front fog not working
Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hangers (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front fog light not working
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged tarnished but less than 50% (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear tyre cracked between treads but not yet to cord
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear arches corroded but not yet holed
centre exhaust deteriorated
rear suspension arms corroded
rear tyres worn more on inner edges
tailgate difficult to close
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hangers (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front fog light not working
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged tarnished but less than 50% (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear tyre cracked between treads but not yet to cord
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear arches corroded but not yet holed
centre exhaust deteriorated
rear suspension arms corroded
rear tyres worn more on inner edges
tailgate difficult to close
undertrays fitted
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut but not to cord
Nearside Front tyre very close to strut casing (tyres fitted wider than standard)
Offside Front fog light not working
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
brake wear warning light on
full undertrays fitted
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported both centre mountings broken (7.1.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Indicator switch faulty not latching on (1.4.A.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut but not to cord
Nearside Front tyre very close to strut casing (tyres fitted wider than standard)
Offside Front fog light not working
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
brake wear warning light on
full undertrays fitted
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn outer edges
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front tyres worn outer edges
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BL53 APY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.
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 BL53 APY, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BL53 APY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2004.
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