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124,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust shield loose
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective rearmost (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
rear foot brake effort only just met
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside rear parking brake effort low
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine management light on
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
drive belt frayed
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder.
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GP53 BNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 GP53 BNE, 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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GP53 BNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2003.
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