MOT Status
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110,116 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light stop light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
under side corroded
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked[ white] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under tray fitted
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear (4.2.3 (c))
Rear exhaust hanger is broken but the exhaust is still supported
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower front ball joint boot condition
n/s/f & o/s/f tyre just legal on outer edges
o/s/f front lower ball joint boot splitting BORDERLINE
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Drivers wiper blade poor (BORDERLINE)
Front exhaust bracket corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also starting to perish (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm, outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also starting to perish (4.1.E.1)
both rear brake pipes corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn on outer edges
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight play in front wheel bearings
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight play in front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
parking brake foot lever nearing end of its reserve travel
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL53 ZZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 ZZU, 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 ZZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2004.
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