MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,295 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust front pipe bracket broken
Plastic under tray obscuring the view of some under body components
Under body dry/corroded
Various light body and bumper damage
Various stone chips in the windscreen
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.
alloy wheel rims scuffed.
underbody and suspension components dry/corroded.
various light body and bumper damage.
various stone chips in the windscreen.
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.
alloy wheel rims scuffed.
o/s/e of the engine lower under tray insecure.
o/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.
underbody and suspension components dry/corroded.
various light body and bumper damage.
various stone chips in the windscreen.
front suspension dry and noisey!
o/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm, n/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.
rear brakes noisey!
various light damage to th vehicle body.
various small stone chips in the windscreen.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front suspension dry and noisey!
o/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm, n/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.
rear brakes noisey!
various light damage to th vehicle body.
various small stone chips in the windscreen.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front suspension bushes slightly perished.
front tyres worn to 2 mm! Rear tyres worn to 4 mm, Legal limit 1.6 mm.
tyres under inflated.
various light body damage.
various stone chips in the windscreen.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front tyres worn to 2 mm on the inner edges.
rear brake discs corroded/worn, rear brake pads 50% worn.
Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front tyres worn to 2 mm on the inner edges.
rear brake discs corroded/worn, rear brake pads 50% worn.
service light on!
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyres worn to 5 mm,o/s/f to 4 mm & n/s/f to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.
light accident damage to both corners of the front bumper,the o/s/f wing,the n/s/r wheel arch and the n/s/r of the bumper.
the underbody and suspension components are very dry/corroded.
air-con not working.
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.
various light scratches in vehicle bodywork.
all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.
n/s/r tyre tread depth 1.6mm, o/s/r tyre 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)
rear registration plate slightly delaminated.
various underbody corrosion (could do with a waxoyl).
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.
n/s/r tyre tread depth 1.6mm, o/s/r tyre 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)
rear registration plate slightly delaminated.
various underbody corrosion (could do with a waxoyl).
air con needs recharging.
rear tyres worn to 3 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm.
both front brake discs worn/corroded but opperate correctly.
both rear tyre tread depths 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).
rear registration plate slightly delaminated.
unable to fully inspect rear seats security + belts due to being down at time of test.
front brake discs slightly worn (lip on edge).
front tyres worn on edges to 2mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.
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HD03 DPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HD03 DPY, 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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HD03 DPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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