MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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)
srs light on
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
srs light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
SRS light on dash
all brake pipes corroded
chip in windscreen
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs worn
protective sill covers fitted
rear number plate debonding
underbody covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
all brake pipes corroded
chip in windscreen
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs worn
protective sill covers fitted
rear number plate debonding
underbody covers fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
SRS light on dash
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
impact damage to o/s/f wing area
rear section of exhaust is strarimg to corroded around all seams
under floor and side protection fitted to vehicle.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake discs slightly worn
under covers fitted front to rear
front discs worn
parking brake anti-slip rubber missing
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
front discs worn
parking brake anti-slip rubber missing
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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 ZHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 ZHD, 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 ZHD registered?
BT53 ZHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2003.
Is BT53 ZHD safe to buy?
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