MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,449 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside outer link arm top joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
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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BM53 LPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 BM53 LPZ, 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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What year was BM53 LPZ registered?
BM53 LPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2003.
Is BM53 LPZ safe to buy?
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