MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underneath trays fitted at time of test
Front Both sides shock absorbers weak
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underneath trays fitted at time of test
O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge
N/S/F tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F tyre worn low on inner shoulder
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering rack appears to have slight movement on the O/S/F
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion formimg on rear sub frame
front disc slightly corroded
n/s/f inner & outer edges worn
rear anti roll bar starting to corrode
rear disc slightly corroded
slight wear on o/s/f tyre edges
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)
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
nearside rear tyre on 3mm
offside front tyre has low edge
offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge
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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BL53 ZHD 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 76.2%.
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 ZHD, 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 ZHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2003.
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