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BD53 ZRV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

131,340 mi
Last recorded131,340 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ZRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 131,340 miles

MIL LIGHT ON TOO OLD TO TEST

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 131,214 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users DIESEL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MIL LIGHT ON TOO OLD TO TEST

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 125,189 miles

MIL LT ON TOO OLD TO TEST

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light HOLED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS (5.2.3 (e))

PAS HEAVEY

Pass 19 Nov 2021 119,429 miles

MIL LIGHT ON TOO OLD TO TEST

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light HOLED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 119,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BBJ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BBJ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH NIL EFFORT (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MIL LIGHT ON TOO OLD TO TEST

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light HOLED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 114,072 miles

MIL LIGHT ON TOO OLD TO TEST

TYRE SIZE ALL 205-55-16

Fail 18 Nov 2020 113,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TREADS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

MIL LIGHT ON TOO OLD TO TEST

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

TYRE SIZE ALL 205-55-16

Pass 7 Jun 2019 105,148 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BBJ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged WALL NAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 105,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side VERY LOW NS LOW (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour ORANGE BULBS REQ (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BBJ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged WALL NAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 95,548 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 95,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,695 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,224 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

MIL light on

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 9 Apr 2015 66,490 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

MIL light on

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 56,655 miles

MIL light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 56,615 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

MIL light on.

O/s/f tyre worn on outer edge to legal minimum.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,180 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 45,127 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,139 miles

18% uneven front brakes

Fail 12 Jan 2012 37,139 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

18% uneven front brakes

Pass 10 Jan 2011 28,481 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 22,683 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 22,617 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 14,423 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 12,415 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 9,922 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 ZRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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