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BD53 EXN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,412 mi
Last recorded177,412 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 EXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 177,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 170,145 miles

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

Engine undercovers fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 156,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 134,955 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2018 134,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 131,376 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 127,697 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

engine covers not allowing inspection of some items

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Fail 1 Jun 2016 127,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers not allowing inspection of some items

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 11 Jun 2015 124,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2014 114,290 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 114,290 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 94,633 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 77,653 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 66,411 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 60,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 52,239 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 52,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 42,937 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 41,323 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 37,818 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 EXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EXN, 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 EXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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