MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn/heavily lipped an have light pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated/misted but severely reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm! (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner shoulder! (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm! (2.4.G.2)
BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush NEAREST TO FRONT (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint MARKED IN CHALK (2.4.G.2)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEAREST TO FRONT (2.4.G.2)
Wheel bolt(s) missing ALL FOUR WHEELS HAVE ONE BOLT MISSING (4.2.A.1e)
BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush NEAREST TO FRONT (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint MARKED IN CHALK (2.4.G.2)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS
Engine covers, under trays, sill & floor pan covers fitted.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front number plate damaged
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust tailpipe mounting very corroded still secure
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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J9 BTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 J9 BTA, 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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J9 BTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2003.
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