MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
BOTH SIDES Shock absorbers WEAK
OIL LEAK
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
BOTH SIDES Shock absorbers WEAK
OIL LEAK
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
REAR SHOCK ARE WEAK
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
REAR SHOCK ARE WEAK
BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S FRONT WHEEL FOULING THE UNDER PANEL WHEN REVERSING ON FULL LOCK
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)
steering uj has slight free play
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs slightly worn
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BN53 CBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 BN53 CBX, 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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BN53 CBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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