MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leaking filter area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front suspension very low
Nearside engine mount soft . fuel / oil contaminated
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked on inner sidewall - 245/40ZR17 95W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL indicates a malfunction
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked on inner sidewall - 245/40ZR17 95W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust joint clamp cracked
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust joint clamp cracked
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint chalk marked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
nearside front tyre worn on edge
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
nearside front tyre worn on edge
off side front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
smoke emissions on limit
play in front inner anti roll bar bushes
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
play in front inner anti roll bar bushes
smoke emissions on limit
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
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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BT53 DBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 DBV, 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 DBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2003.
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