MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre has sidewall damage
Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front fog ligght not working /offside front foglight missing
nearside front tyre has sidewall damage
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front and rear number plates begining to delaminate
################################################## ADVISORY NOTE ################################################ Coolant warning message on dash
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
################################################## ADVISORY NOTE ################################################ Coolant warning message on dash
Front and rear number plates begining to delaminate
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall
n/s/r tyre damaged on outerwall
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall
n/s/r tyre damaged on outerwall
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
engine management light on
o/s/f/tyre heavily worn on outer edge, advise steering geometry checked
engine management light on
o/s/f/tyre heavily worn on outer edge, advise steering geometry checked
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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BN53 NZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 BN53 NZZ, 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 BN53 NZZ registered?
BN53 NZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2003.
Is BN53 NZZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN53 NZZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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