MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
parking brake efficiency just met
At the time of the test, both sides rear brake pipes not fully inspected due to them covered with underseal
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front 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 Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front top shocker bearings becoming stiff
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all four bottom ball joints have slight play
both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear coil springs slightly corroded
both rear tyres close to legal limit
nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damaged
offside door mirror requires attention soon
offside siderepeator requires attention soon
rear sub-frame slightly corroded
slight play in both rear anti roll drop links
slight play in both rear anti roll wrap round bushes
slight play in nearside front anti roll drop link
both front (performance type) tyres on legal limit on both edges
both rear anti roll wrap round bushes have slight play
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front (performance type) tyres on legal limit on both edges
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front fog light inoperative
offside rear outersill plastic panel slightly damaged
offside rear tyre on legal limit
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
nearside front fog light inoperative
nearsiede rear outersill plastic panel damaged
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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DY53 ONR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DY53 ONR, 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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DY53 ONR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2003.
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