MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,185 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Does not lock. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working Stalk on steering wheel column not working. (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both rear flexi brake hoses perished.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section. (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Middle hangar missing. (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts starting to deteriorate. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Wing mirror damaged.
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem split. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front lower ball joint control arm rubber bush is worn slightly.
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front lower ball joint control arm rubber bush is slightly worn.
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine covers and under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR APPEARS TO BE OFFSET
FRONT ANTI ROLL APPEARS TO HAVE MOVED TO THE RIGHT , SLIGHT FOULING OF PLASTIC ARCH LINER
OFFSIDE BEAM IMAGE POOR
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cut in offside front sidewall
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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 OTZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 BT53 OTZ, 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 OTZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2003.
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