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BD53 DCF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,895 mi
Last recorded153,895 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 DCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 153,895 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 153,885 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 145,061 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 145,061 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 130,939 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 112,740 miles

eml light on

rear tyres down to 2mm

Pass 10 Sep 2010 95,928 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 91,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

can't check sills fullly kit fitted

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2008 85,206 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn om outer edges

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2008 85,206 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn om outer edges

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2007 75,660 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 75,660 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 59,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

child seat fitted incorrectly

sat nav and mobile phone carriers fitted to windscreen

Pass 31 Oct 2006 59,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted incorrectly

sat nav and mobile phone carriers fitted to windscreen

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 DCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DCF, 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 DCF registered?

BD53 DCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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