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BD53 DCV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

50,566 mi
Last recorded50,566 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 DCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 50,566 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 46,236 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 46,233 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 42,621 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 42,621 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 39,392 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 34,157 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 34,156 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 29,887 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 28,968 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 27,696 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 26,073 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 24,653 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,001 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,158 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 19,469 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 18,080 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 16,470 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 14,326 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 11,890 miles

minor wall damage n/s/front tyre.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 10,368 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 10,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 8,486 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 6,978 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 5,375 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 DCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DCV, 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 DCV registered?

BD53 DCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is BD53 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 DCV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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