MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,335 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold gasket has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold gasket has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn out side edges
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres worn out side edges
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fuel pipe leaking Engine plastic pipes at high pressure pump (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Drivers wiper poor
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight oil leak
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s/f rack boot damp with oil
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
o/s/f rack boot damp with oil
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF03 MSX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 EF03 MSX, 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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EF03 MSX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2003.
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