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AX53 BWA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

181,987 mi
Last recorded181,987 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 BWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2024 181,987 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn BRAKE REACTION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2023 165,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear floors heavily corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2023 165,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 157,380 miles

Indicator switch faulty O/S Indication (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arm's on N/S and O/S badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 157,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty O/S Indication (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arm's on N/S and O/S badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 151,577 miles

All rear metal brake pipes heavily undersealed

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front brake reaction arm joint slight play

offside front tyre worn inner edge slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2020 145,893 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside obligatory mirror deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2020 145,739 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside obligatory mirror deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2019 130,802 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread worn on both shoulders.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner sills both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 130,802 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread worn on both shoulders.

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner sills both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 116,554 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 116,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 104,137 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 94,459 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 94,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 84,039 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 82,904 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,767 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,021 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 68,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 68,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 62,777 miles

front discs

o/s/f fog light not working

rear tyres starting to get low

Fail 16 Apr 2009 62,768 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front discs

o/s/f fog light not working

rear tyres starting to get low

Pass 13 Feb 2008 54,721 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 48,271 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 BWA 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 64%.

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 BWA, 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 BWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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