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BD53 CYT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

140,772 mi
Last recorded140,772 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 CYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 140,772 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 140,772 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 129,576 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 129,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 123,776 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 123,776 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2018 120,343 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 120,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 113,671 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 113,570 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 104,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer shoulder of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer shoulder of tread almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

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Pass 14 Apr 2015 95,180 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 87,230 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 87,072 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,564 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 77,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 71,856 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,068 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 64,068 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 56,475 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,320 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread outer edge is worn

Pass 18 Oct 2008 45,256 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,259 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,637 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 29,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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 CYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 BD53 CYT, 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 CYT registered?

BD53 CYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BD53 CYT shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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