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BD53 SYF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,400 mi
Last recorded108,400 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 SYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 108,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front disc worn

brake pipe corroded, covered in grease above subframe

rear subframe corroded

under panels fitted

Fail 15 May 2023 108,400 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

both front discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

rear subframe corroded

under panels fitted

Fail 2 May 2023 108,400 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to steam coming from engine bay risk of overheating (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

both front discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

rear subframe corroded

under panels fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2022 105,833 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 104,492 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 104,136 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 103,896 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 103,462 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 102,566 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 101,591 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 100,367 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 98,961 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 96,889 miles

Nearside rear coil spring snapped on the bottom coil but is still seated correctly.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 94,522 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 92,311 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 67,233 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 69,589 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 69,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 47,127 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 SYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SYF, 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 SYF registered?

BD53 SYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is BD53 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 SYF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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