MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
eml light on
rear tyres down to 2mm
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
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
both front tyres worn om outer edges
engine and underbody covers fitted
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
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BD53 DCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD53 DCF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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