MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencer (7.1.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (2.5.A.3c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (2.5.A.3c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside and offside front tyres starting to go out of shape
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front registration plate slightly damaged
n,s,r and o,s,r tyres close to legal limit
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge
Corrosion on front suspension
Corrosion on rear suspension and subframe
Exhaust corroded in places
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Surface corrosion on underside of car
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Corrosion on front suspension
Corrosion on rear suspension and subframe
Exhaust corroded in places
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Surface corrosion on underside of car
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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 ZHZ 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 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 KL53 ZHZ, 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 ZHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2003.
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