MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake detent inop
Uneven brake wear to front axle, n/s/f requires attention
n/s/f seat belt stop missing
Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber bush. Attention soon. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front seat belt button missing.
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)
No ratchet on parking brake.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber bush. Attention soon. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear. (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link rod assembly, top joint. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement caster bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement caster bush leaking. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber bush. Attention soon. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front seat belt button missing.
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)
No ratchet on parking brake.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber bush. Attention soon. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear. (3.7.B.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear tyre has splits on inner sidewall
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear tyre has splits on inner sidewall
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?
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RG53 EYJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 73,424 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 RG53 EYJ, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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RG53 EYJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 15 January 2004.
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