MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake pad wear lamp on
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake pad wear lamp on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
long travel parking brake.
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front brake discs slightly worn.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
SRS Warning lamp shows fault in system.
Offside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
N/S/F outer tyre/wheel rim slightly damaged.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HK53 ZBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 HK53 ZBX, 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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HK53 ZBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2003.
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