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BD53 DFV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,178 mi
Last recorded71,178 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 DFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 71,178 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 71,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside door mirror deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2013 64,444 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 64,444 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 57,831 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2011 52,021 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 45,988 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 39,932 miles

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)

Plastic pannels fitted to under neath of vehicle.

Fail 22 Dec 2009 39,932 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

Plastic pannels fitted to under neath of vehicle.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 29,582 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 24,194 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 19,132 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 DFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DFV, 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 DFV registered?

BD53 DFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is BD53 DFV safe to buy?

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