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BD53 KPF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,852 mi
Last recorded105,852 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 105,852 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 105,852 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 98,081 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 98,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 90,255 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 90,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 81,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

combination of minor chip outside zone a not restricting driver view

intermittant engine surge

Fail 8 Apr 2014 81,561 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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

combination of minor chip outside zone a not restricting driver view

intermittant engine surge

Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,649 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 74,649 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,800 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 66,798 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2011 59,626 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 53,811 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,135 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 47,125 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2007 40,704 miles

both front tyre treads scrubbing

wear both front brake discs

Fail 7 Dec 2007 40,704 miles

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

both front tyre treads scrubbing

wear both front brake discs

Pass 8 Dec 2006 30,991 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 KPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KPF, 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 KPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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