MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,411 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
anti roll bar bushes deteriorated/worn
brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn/lipped
corrosion underside of car in places
offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded
offside and nearside rear brake hoses deteriorated/perished
offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded/deteriorated
offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded/deteriorated
offside and nearside rear tyres wearing thin/deteriorated
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
anti roll bar bushes deteriorated/worn
brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn/lipped
corrosion underside of car in places
offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded
offside and nearside rear brake hoses deteriorated/perished
offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded/deteriorated
offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded/deteriorated
offside and nearside rear tyres wearing thin/deteriorated
anti roll bar bushes worn/deteriorated
brake discs corroded/worn/lipped
glow plug light flashing
offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded/deteriorated
rear brake hoses deteriorated/perished
rear coil springs corroded
slight corrosion underside
slight corrosion underside of car in places
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
anti roll bar bushes worn/deteriorated
brake discs corroded/worn/lipped
glow plug light flashing
offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded/deteriorated
rear brake hoses deteriorated/perished
rear coil springs corroded
slight corrosion underside
slight corrosion underside of car in places
Corrosion underside in places
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))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Corrosion underside in places
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))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust system corroded / deteriorated
nearside front tyre close to legal limit (edges) poor condition (border line pass)
offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
offside rear tyre close to legal limit
rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn
slight brake imbalance across front axle
slight corrosion underside of car in places
wipers slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system corroded / deteriorated
front lower arm bushes deteriorated/worn
nearside front tyre close to legal limit (edges) poor condition (border line pass)
offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
offside rear tyre close to legal limit
rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn
slight brake imbalance across front axle
slight corrosion underside of car in places
wipers slightly deteriorated
brake discs corroded/worn
front anti roll bar drop link gators deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
brake discs corroded/worn
front anti roll bar drop link gators deteriorated
Nearside front flexible brake hose grommet insecure.
Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall and tread has damage/cracks. Cords not visable at time of test.
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside front flexible brake hose grommet insecure.
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall and tread have damage/cracks in tread. Cords not visable at time of test.
Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall and tread has damage/cracks. Cords not visable at time of test.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front tyre outer wall and tread has damage/cracks. Cords not visable at time of test.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front fog light insecure from bumper
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ET53 VTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 ET53 VTK, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was ET53 VTK registered?
ET53 VTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2004.
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