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BF53 BXZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,751 mi
Last recorded100,751 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 BXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 100,751 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 100,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 154,232 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 145,655 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 138,108 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 129,654 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 76,963 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 74,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 72,659 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2018 72,659 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 71,786 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 71,786 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/o/s (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 69,897 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 69,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,645 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 63,645 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,090 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,015 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,810 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 40,903 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,311 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 34,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,034 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,327 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 20,026 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 15,589 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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BF53 BXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF53 BXZ, 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 BF53 BXZ registered?

BF53 BXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 BXZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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