MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEEDS ATTENTION (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEEDS ATTENTION (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear inner sills corroded
brake pedal anti slip slight wear
offside front lower suspension arm (front arm) dust cover has a small split
offside rear handbrake low effort
surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body
Brake pedal anti slip slight wear
General surface corrosion underneath vehicle body
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen marked
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Windscreen marked
brake pedal rubber wearing smooth
fluid leak
surface corrosion on rear suspension components
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn NSF LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing Washer missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
surface corrosion on rear suspension components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Windscreen marked
brake pedal rubber wearing smooth
fluid leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
brake pedal anti slip slight wear
fuel cap deteriorating
rear brake pipes rusty
surface corrosion underneath on some components
windscreen marked
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Handbrake warning light staying on
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Handbrake warning light staying on
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both front tyres bald inner edge
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front jacking pads missing
engine covers and vahicle undertrays fitted
oil leak
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT53 CYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 CYL, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BT53 CYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 2004.
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