MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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small crack on nearside window screen
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
small crack on nearside window screen
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s. (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint n/s/front trailing arm to hub ball joint(outer) (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low both dip. (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine undertray fitted
long travel on the parking brake foot pedal
plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully
plastic outer sill covers fitted
plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines
rear registration plate loose
section of the nearside front inner wheel arch guard missing
some corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components
Nearside 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)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine undertray fitted
long travel on the parking brake foot pedal
plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully
plastic outer sill covers fitted
plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines
rear registration plate loose
section of the nearside front inner wheel arch guard missing
some corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DJ53 WAT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 DJ53 WAT, 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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DJ53 WAT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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