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BF53 ELC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,815 mi
Last recorded139,815 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ELC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 139,815 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 May 2016 131,642 miles

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 119,632 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 107,085 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 94,776 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 94,776 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 82,637 miles

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 29 May 2012 82,634 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 75,871 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 75,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 58,571 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2009 47,090 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 35,313 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,854 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 ELC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF53 ELC, 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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BF53 ELC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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