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AX53 BVB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

233,548 mi
Last recorded233,548 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 BVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 233,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub frame and all underbody components corroded

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody covers and side skirts fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2021 221,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

body/subframes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 210,410 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertray and covers fitted

Wheel arches corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2019 194,289 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 181,179 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2018 181,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

undertraysand outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2017 168,534 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 168,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 155,862 miles

Child seat fitted, not allowing full test of center rear seat & seatbelt

Child seat fitted, not allowing full test of nearside front seat & seatbelt

Pass 16 Apr 2015 146,282 miles

centre exhaust clamp broken

Fail 14 Apr 2015 146,280 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 12 Jun 2014 137,913 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 137,913 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 125,299 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 114,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre on legal limit and perished

Pass 16 Mar 2011 104,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 5 Mar 2010 94,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 84,205 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 84,202 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2008 71,779 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 71,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 60,078 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 59,543 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 59,543 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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AX53 BVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AX53 BVB, 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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AX53 BVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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