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Emissions unable to be completed due to no exhaust box (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster obviously defective hand brake shoe mounting plate (1.1.18 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster obviously defective hand brake shoe mounting plate (1.1.18 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central stop light not working
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))
coolant bottle leaking
undertrays fitted thru out vehicle not allowing full inspection
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))
coolant bottle leaking
undertrays fitted thru out vehicle not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Nail in tyre Both rear tyres got a nail on it. ()
Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Indicator switch faulty must be operated continuously for continuous indicator operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust hanger missing / split / deteriorated. System adequately supported at time of inspection
Steering system slightly rough slightly tight on idle (2.1.1 (a))
corrosion to some underbody components / panels
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits PRINT OUT attached (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached DETACHED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Indicator switch faulty must be operated continuously for continuous indicator operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
OS Parking brake lazy but efficiency met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. readings: 260L / 110
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust hanger missing / split / deteriorated. System adequately supported at time of inspection
Steering system slightly rough slightly tight on idle (2.1.1 (a))
corrosion to some underbody components / panels
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction came on during emission test (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working lens damaged (cracked) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal contact surface (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Lower offside driver door body corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (gear box) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear section rubber mounting broken (back box) (6.1.2 (a))
front registration plate damaged (cracked)
front wiper blades smearing
offside front tyre outer edge uneven tread wear
parking/foot release brake pedal sticking/intermittent illuminate parking warning lamp
EML ON
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
EML on
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
EML on
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Centre Rear exhaust hanger missing / split. System adequately supported at time of inspection
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake back plates distorted but secure at time of inspection
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear 17% Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 180 / 110
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL NS AND OS (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering system slightly tight on turn plates with engine on idle (2.2.D.1)
corrosion to underbody components and panels
direction indicator switch feels slack in operation. Function not impaired at time of inspection
oil leak: auto transmission area
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour compared to os (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement on rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake back plates distorted but secure at time of inspection
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear 17% Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 180 / 110
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL NS AND OS (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering system slightly tight on turn plates with engine on idle (2.2.D.1)
corrosion to underbody components and panels
direction indicator switch feels slack in operation. Function not impaired at time of inspection
oil leak: auto transmission area
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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DE53 URP 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 64.3%.
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 DE53 URP, 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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DE53 URP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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