MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front, offside rear and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in centre (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm ball joint facing upwards.. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 goodyear (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in centre (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm nearest bulkhead with ball joint pointing upwards.. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) 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)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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)
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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Top MOT Failure Points
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KL53 BFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 KL53 BFP, 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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KL53 BFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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