MOT Status
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92,339 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front disc covers corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm side wall cut 2xs (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front disc covers corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all brake pipes covered in underseal
all underbody/chassis and suspension undersealed
Exhaust system insecure Front and rear brackets broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective mountings repared with wire. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear suspension and subframe corroded .
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective mountings repared with wire. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear. (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear suspension and subframe corroded .
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
two central exhaust brackets broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush shorter arm central to wheel (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow longer arm before wheel (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush shorter arm central to wheel (2.4.G.2)
exhaust brackets broken (mid+rear)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
exhaust brackets broken (mid+rear)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both front tyres are wearing slightly on the inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
minor damage to offside door mirror glass
service indicator on
slight judder at offside front brake
uneven wear to inside face of offside front brake disc
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake slighly scored due to lack of use
o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres walls starting to crack
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DC03 ZXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DC03 ZXL, 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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DC03 ZXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2003.
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