MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions To Clean Too Register
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Fronts On Edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions To Clean Too Register
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Fronts On Edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Emmisions To Clean To Register
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear pads getting low
surface corrosion underside generally covering components
rear pads getting low
surface corrosion underside generally covering components
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
These are observations and do not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Engine and transmission undershields fitted. Tow ball cover fitted. Sill covers fitted. Full floor pan covers fitted.
esp warning displayed
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
These are observations and do not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Engine and transmission undershields fitted. Tow ball cover fitted. Sill covers fitted. Full floor pan covers fitted.
esp warning displayed
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
BG53 GXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GXW, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BG53 GXW?
You can check the full history of BG53 GXW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BG53 GXW registered?
BG53 GXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is BG53 GXW safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG53 GXW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BG53 GXW have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG53 GXW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.