MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,494 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
EML on
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front perished and cut but not exposing cords
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front tyre perished
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front wipers starting to smear
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm slight play (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside 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)
eml light on
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside 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)
eml light on
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)
corrosion on all rear suspension componants
eml light on diagnostics advised
gearbox sump pan leak
grinding noise from rear brakes parkin advise brake service
engine light on
General corrosion under vehicle
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak from transmission box
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
General corrosion under vehicle
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak from transmission box
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
E.S.P fault
adjusted both headlamp aims (too high)
heavy auto gearbox oil leak (suspect sump gasket)
nail in n/s/r tyre
o/s/r sidelamp bulb inoperative, unable to fail as vehicle is substituting another bulb
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
E.S.P fault
adjusted both headlamp aims (too high)
heavy auto gearbox oil leak (suspect sump gasket)
nail in n/s/r tyre
o/s/r sidelamp bulb inoperative, unable to fail as vehicle is substituting another bulb
rear discs have slight pitting
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
rear discs have slight pitting
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front tyres scrubbed, tracking incorrect ?
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM52 SKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 FM52 SKV, 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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FM52 SKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2003.
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