MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear light unit damaged
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
esp light and switch working but message on dash check esp
oil leak
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front wheel rim damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front wheel rim damaged
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
rear heat shield insecure
rear shocks soft
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
rear heat shield insecure
rear shocks soft
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r light lense
rear suspension feels bouney
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r light lense
rear suspension feels bouney
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
middle exhuast missing a mount but still supported
n/s/r light lense damaged
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) 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 Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
middle exhuast missing a mount but still supported
n/s/r light lense damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
adv lower coulmn brg
Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
adv lower coulmn brg
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres 3mm
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV53 VKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BV53 VKU, 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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BV53 VKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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