MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,736 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction door mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords a nail has split the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front brake bind
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured door miror (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear age related corrosion to suspension components
Rear brake bind
Rear parking brake not fully returning
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front strut top mounts stiff in operation
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front strut top mounts stiff in operation
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front strut top bearings stiff
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front strut top bearings stiff
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
floor corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
floor corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Indicator switch faulty right hand not staying up (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure strut bolts slack (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
EM Light on
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
EM light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
EM Light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BT53 CXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 BT53 CXV, 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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BT53 CXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2003.
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