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BD53 JXY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

219,539 mi
Last recorded219,539 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 JXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 219,539 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges 205/55/16

horn poor

slight bind both rear brakes when hand brake been on

slight deterioration most suspension

Fail 30 Jul 2018 219,539 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front and n/s mirror indicator slightly white

both front tyres worn inner edges 205/55/16

both rear tyres very near limit

horn poor

slight bind both rear brakes when hand brake been on

slight deterioration most suspension

Pass 4 Jul 2017 183,519 miles

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

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

slight wear in suspension bushes

Fail 4 Jul 2017 183,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

slight wear in suspension bushes

Pass 30 Jul 2016 154,357 miles

engine cover & full length under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2016 154,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint foremost alloy arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cover & full length under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 121,380 miles

Nearside Front strut bearing noisy

engine covers& under trays fitted

tail pipe corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2015 121,380 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Front strut bearing noisy

engine covers& under trays fitted

tail pipe corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2014 89,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust in poor condition & centre clamp cracked & blowing slightly

Suspece fuel injector fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 67,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

Fail 8 Jun 2012 67,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,403 miles

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

brake pipes;pipes to nearside rear flexy and offside rear flexy hose corroding and close to excess.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 45,394 miles

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

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

brake pipes;pipes to nearside rear flexy and offside rear flexy hose corroding and close to excess.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,686 miles

brake pipes;both front to rear at rear corroding.

offside front brake pipe corroding.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,297 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,295 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,508 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,744 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 JXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JXY, 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 JXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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