MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,649 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underneath of car front and back surface rust on all components
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underneath of car front and back surface rust on all components
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FOUR FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS - INNER BUSHES SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FOUR FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS - INNER BUSHES SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS INNER BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
indicator switch worn
wiper blades deteriorating
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SPLITTING IN TREAD AND ON OUTER EDGE
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
wiper blades deteriorating
Nail in nearside rear tyre
offside front tyre starting to split / perish in tread
O/S/R tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?
Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF53 UBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 74,933 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 UBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AF53 UBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 9 September 2003.
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