MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,557 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring corroded
both rear brake pipes corroded
parking brake light staying on
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen light unit dull (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen light unit dull (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring corroded
both rear brake pipes corroded
parking brake light staying on
Front wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.5.A.3c)
Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both front (2.5.B.2b)
slight play steering arms
Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f (4.1.D.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r cords showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r cords showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
slight play steering arms
Front wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.5.A.3c)
Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both front (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
n/s/f tyre low tread on outer edge
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake pedal has a low reserve travel. RBT efficiency results ok
Rear registration plate is partially deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear number plate starting to deteriorate
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
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CN52 HSD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 CN52 HSD, 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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CN52 HSD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2003.
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