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BG53 GXO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,881 mi
Last recorded159,881 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 GXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 159,881 miles

Nearside side repeater damaged

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

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

rear lamp warning lamp on but light are working at time off test

slight body corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2020 159,881 miles

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

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

Nearside side repeater damaged

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

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

both head lamps deteriorating

rear lamp warning lamp on but light are working at time off test

slight body corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2019 147,748 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 147,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 136,249 miles

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

auxillary belt splitting

nearside front tyre valve deteriorating

offside front tyre worn down to legal limit on inside (ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 136,248 miles

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

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

auxillary belt splitting

nearside front tyre valve deteriorating

offside front tyre worn down to legal limit on inside (ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 119,829 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear Tyres showing signs of cracking in sidewalls

Fail 4 Jan 2017 119,829 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear Tyres showing signs of cracking in sidewalls

Pass 25 Nov 2015 107,520 miles

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 25 Nov 2015 107,520 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Dec 2014 99,518 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 95,610 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 94,477 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 90,662 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 83,958 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear brake pads worn

Fail 25 Oct 2010 83,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 24 Sep 2009 71,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 49,910 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 49,910 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2007 37,240 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 18,987 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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BG53 GXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG53 GXO, 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 BG53 GXO registered?

BG53 GXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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