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BD53 MYZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,345 mi
Last recorded138,345 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 138,345 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 138,325 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 129,437 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 129,409 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 120,271 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 103,928 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 87,283 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 69,750 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,544 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,411 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 38,805 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 33,632 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 28,041 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 MYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MYZ, 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 MYZ registered?

BD53 MYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BD53 MYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 MYZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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