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BF53 ELX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

156,803 mi
Last recorded156,803 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ELX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 156,803 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 139,016 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 139,016 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 121,476 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 121,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 102,652 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 102,649 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 84,339 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 84,337 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 72,234 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 72,234 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 61,472 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 60,806 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 60,768 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 60,768 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 60,290 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded/broke (exhaust still secure)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 60,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded/broke (exhaust still secure)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 59,407 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,423 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,422 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,314 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 54,314 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,697 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 51,696 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,664 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,628 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 39,826 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 33,513 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,949 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 ELX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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