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BD53 MFU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,787 mi
Last recorded181,787 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 MFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 181,787 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 133,500 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 132,501 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

undertrays and engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 132,229 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2014 103,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills covered

eml light on

Fail 28 Feb 2014 103,789 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills covered

eml light on

Pass 23 Feb 2013 96,299 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 96,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 86,124 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 82,735 miles

o/s front cowling inner wheel arch rubbing on wheel.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 78,520 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 75,155 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 70,209 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 48,733 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 MFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MFU, 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 MFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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