MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,144 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Both front tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) 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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BU53 UPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 BU53 UPZ, 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 BU53 UPZ registered?
BU53 UPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2003.
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