MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded Various pipes. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded/broken. (7.1.2)
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper corner. (6.1.C.1)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Various pipes. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
bottom of radiator damp, poss leak
n/s/r tyre on 2mm
o/s/r tyre on 2-3mm 195/65r15
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
bottom of radiator damp, poss leak
n/s/r tyre on 2mm
o/s/r tyre on 2-3mm 195/65r15
rear brake pipes corroded
slight play in both steering arms
n/s/r tyre on 2.mm 195/65/15
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
n/s/r tyre on 2.mm 195/65/15
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 WXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 WXV, 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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What year was BT53 WXV registered?
BT53 WXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2003.
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