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BD53 DDN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

146,118 mi
Last recorded146,118 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 146,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above fuel tank - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Jan 2021 136,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 136,542 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 129,981 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension Corroded,

Fail 4 Jan 2020 129,980 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension Corroded,

Pass 2 Jan 2019 125,734 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 125,727 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 120,396 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 116,195 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 99,916 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 85,224 miles

Nearside front tyre tracking out on outer edge

Fail 27 Oct 2014 85,224 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front tyre tracking out on outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2013 67,547 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 67,547 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 58,196 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2011 52,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyers warn on outer edges

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,460 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,417 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 40,417 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 34,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,448 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 28,033 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 28,033 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,055 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 22,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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 DDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 DDN, 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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BD53 DDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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