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BD53 CYO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

177,487 mi
Last recorded177,487 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 CYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 177,487 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

near side engine mount worn or broken ?

near side rear wheel outer rim badly damaged and buckled

noise when driving from other front suspension components but unable to ascertain the source

several suspension bushes generally worn

Fail 6 Jun 2022 177,388 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear side and fog lamps appear to be in wrong places ! (4.2.3 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play near side inner tie rod drum stick joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

near side engine mount worn or broken ?

near side rear wheel outer rim badly damaged and buckled

noise when driving from other front suspension components but unable to ascertain the source

several suspension bushes generally worn

Pass 1 Feb 2021 164,657 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 163,520 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 159,347 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 150,397 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP BADLY CORRODED

Fail 22 Feb 2018 150,397 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP BADLY CORRODED

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 139,980 miles

MIL lamp on

Nearside Front 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 exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2017 139,980 miles

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

MIL lamp on

Nearside Front 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 exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 131,837 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 124,923 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 124,908 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 124,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

handbrake warning lamp on

Pass 5 Nov 2013 116,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2012 100,520 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 100,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 79,339 miles

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)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 79,339 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 70,788 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 62,432 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 62,432 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 49,520 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 34,220 miles

front registration plate damaged

stone damage front screen

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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BD53 CYO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BD53 CYO, 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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What year was BD53 CYO registered?

BD53 CYO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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