MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tail Gate Corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tail Gate Corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wiper switch loose.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Showing Cord. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wiper switch loose.
Exhaust mounting defective not sat in rear rubber (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension top arm rear bushs perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes have been greased unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
boot lid slight corrosion
temporary fuel cap fitted
undertrays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective not sat in rear rubber (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension top arm rear bushs perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
boot lid slight corrosion
temporary fuel cap fitted
undertrays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect
front discs corroded.
o/s/f and n/s/r tyres slight perishing.
rear brake pipes slight corrosion.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
front discs corroded.
o/s/f and n/s/r tyres slight perishing.
rear brake pipes slight corrosion.
o/s/r tyre low on tread.
rear brake pipes rusty.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust bracket broken middle
nsf tyre bald on outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre on 2.mm and n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm
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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KY53 BDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 KY53 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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KY53 BDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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