MOT Status
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172,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside parking brake requires service
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes / rear anti-roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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GD53 FMZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.
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 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 GD53 FMZ, 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 GD53 FMZ registered?
GD53 FMZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2004.
Is GD53 FMZ safe to buy?
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