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BG53 GXR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,438 mi
Last recorded164,438 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 164,438 miles

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

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

brake discs slightly pitted

front suspension bushes worn

Fail 9 Jun 2017 164,436 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

front suspension bushes worn

slight oil leak

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

brake discs slightly pitted

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 13 Apr 2016 135,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front suspension bushes worn

Pass 8 Apr 2015 109,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front suspension bushes slightly worn

Fail 7 Apr 2015 109,261 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front suspension bushes slightly worn

Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,915 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,690 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 17 Apr 2013 48,689 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,739 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 31,739 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 31,008 miles

Slight play in front nearside wheel bearing

Pass 7 Dec 2010 29,441 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

undershields fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2009 28,512 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,444 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 24,321 miles

airbag light on

Pass 5 Oct 2006 18,213 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 GXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG53 GXR, 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 GXR registered?

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

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