MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,770 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of them (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear subframe corroded
car covered in underseal
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules corroded front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R and both front break pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and under inflated (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and partially undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle undersealed in various areas
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Covers fitted not allowing for full inspection of bodywork and brake pipes
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front most arm seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front most arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front most arm seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured front most arm broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play free play in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sill and under covers fitted not allowing for full inspection of bodywork and brake pipes
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
exhaust heat shield insecure
front brake discs deteriorated
incorrect wiper fitted on offside
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Broken hanger (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre scrubbing on both edges
Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly
Offside Front Tyre scrubbing on both edges and cracking in tread
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main feed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main feed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main feed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
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EU53 YMH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 EU53 YMH, 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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EU53 YMH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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