MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front and rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear flexi brake pipes perished
slight play steering rack
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens (4.1.4 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
front and rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear flexi brake pipes perished
slight play steering rack
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear most (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and worn heavily on edges (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear most (2.4.G.2)
Front exhaust supporting bracket broken
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
centre/rear exhaust securing bolt loose
Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
dip stick missing
front and rear number plate damaged
nearside rear tyre 1.6mm
offside front flexi brake pipe bracket broken
offside rear tyre 2mm
rear heat shield loose
stone chip windscreen
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
dip stick missing
front and rear number plate damaged
front brake reaction bushes worn
nearside rear tyre 1.6mm
offside front flexi brake pipe bracket broken
offside headlight lens poor
offside rear tyre 2mm
rear heat shield loose
stone chip windscreen
front wheel rims dented
headlight lenes misted
nail in nearside front tyre
rear number plate damaged
wiper blades poor
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake disca lipped
unable to open boot
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BP53 OFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 BP53 OFA, 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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BP53 OFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2003.
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