MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All shock absorbers have a limited damping effect
Extensive plastic under bonnet trims fitted preventing a full inspection of some items
Extensive plastic under trims fitted preventing a full inspection of some items
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi union (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached excessive chronic play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All shock absorbers have a limited damping effect
Extensive plastic under bonnet trims fitted preventing a full inspection of some items
Extensive plastic under trims fitted preventing a full inspection of some items
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb tint deteriorating (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle fitted with extensive plastic underbody trims preventing a full inspection of some items
Vehicle fitted with underbonnet plastic trims preventing a full inspection of some items
Emissions not tested Due to large exhaust gas leak at tailbox (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding Brake bind after park brake application (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear rear brake binding Brake bind after park brake application (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailbox has a large hole at entry pipe (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb tint deteriorating (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle fitted with extensive plastic underbody trims preventing a full inspection of some items
Vehicle fitted with underbonnet plastic trims preventing a full inspection of some items
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
plastic under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyres have small cuts in tread but cords are not exsposed
engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
NSR Tyre has met MOT requirements for condition(see directional tyre fitting item) but has damaged sidewalls from being run flat which may weaken their structure
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
NSR Tyre has a directional tread pattern and is fitted in reverse which may affect handling in wet conditions
NSR Tyre has met MOT requirements for condition(see directional tyre fitting item) but has damaged sidewalls from being run flat which may weaken their structure
OSF Tyre has a directional tread pattern and is fitted in reverse which may affect handling in wet conditions
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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BL53 ZGB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its 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 ZGB, 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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BL53 ZGB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2003.
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