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BD53 CYX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,414 mi
Last recorded187,414 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 CYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 187,414 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 183,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 171,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm balljoint (2.4.G.2)

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 171,876 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch plastic trim & mud flat insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 156,670 miles

*** smell of diesel from engine bay may have fuel leak ?? ***

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 144,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight smear nearside wiper

Pass 12 Apr 2013 132,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rattle from engine bay

Fail 12 Apr 2013 132,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rattle from engine bay

Pass 10 Apr 2012 118,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 102,651 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake pads low

front discs low

Pass 23 Apr 2010 88,113 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 88,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 68,040 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 68,040 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air filter assembly insecure

o\s\r mudflap insecure \ n\s missing

Pass 5 Mar 2008 42,754 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 42,754 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 17,831 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 17,313 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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BD53 CYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CYX, 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 CYX registered?

BD53 CYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is BD53 CYX safe to buy?

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