MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,566 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
underbody has a cover cant see main brakepipes body
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
underbody has a cover cant see main brakepipes body
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD53 LHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 LHE, 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 LHE registered?
BD53 LHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is BD53 LHE safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD53 LHE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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