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BD53 ZST

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,700 mi
Last recorded120,700 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 120,700 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT OF REAR BRAKES (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp(s) inoperative

Fail 16 Dec 2020 120,700 miles

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

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT OF REAR BRAKES (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp(s) inoperative

Pass 27 Nov 2019 115,829 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Aft. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 108,253 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fore (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear of vehicle has significant generalised surface corrosion.

Smell of possible fuel leak detected but no physical evidence present.

Pass 6 Dec 2017 102,475 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 102,475 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 96,218 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Possible fuel seepage from high pressure pump on front of engine.

Rear of underside has significant surface corrosion.

Slight brake judder detected on driving.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 89,497 miles

Engine covers, under trays and wing liners preventing full inspection.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 89,497 miles

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

Engine covers, under trays and wing liners preventing full inspection.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 83,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 72,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear floor pan surface corroded

Fail 8 May 2013 72,390 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear floor pan surface corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 67,112 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion to rear subframe and rear anti-roll bar

Pass 25 May 2011 61,364 miles

Plastic shields cover inner and outer sills, under side of fuel tank, floor, transmission and engine

Rear tyres scrubbed on outer edges-no cracks or cords evident

Slight stone chip damage to front windscreen

Pass 25 May 2010 55,438 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 24 May 2010 55,434 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 28 May 2009 36,528 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 38,062 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 30,015 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 29,889 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZST is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZST, 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 ZST is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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