MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Spare tyre defective ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
General corrosion
Minor oil leaks
slight play in front suspension joints
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
General corrosion
Minor oil leaks
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear tyres very close to legal limit
slight play in front suspension joints
Front tyres low, heavily cracked and splitting open
Exhaust corrosion
General suspension corrosion
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear tyres wearing
Various minor oil leaks
Exhaust corrosion
General suspension corrosion
Rear tyres wearing
Various minor oil leaks
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight bind to offside front brake
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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside inner track rod joint has very slight play.
Underside of vehicle covered with plastic covers not allowing full inspection.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CV52 YCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 CV52 YCA, 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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CV52 YCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2003.
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