MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2255016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
sill covers fitted
under trays fitted front to rear
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
sill covers fitted
under trays fitted front to rear
corrosion on brake pipes
corrosiononexhaust
nearside front tyre wearing on edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion on brake pipes
corrosiononexhaust
nearside front tyre wearing on edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower of the two (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust rear mounting broken but system still supported
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust rear mounting broken but system still supported
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
floor and sills covered by plastic trim
Oil leak
wear on disc pads
wear on tyres
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
wear on disc pads
wear on tyres
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KP53 BDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 KP53 BDZ, 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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KP53 BDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2003.
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