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BG53 GYK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,661 mi
Last recorded101,661 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 GYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 101,661 miles

under floor rear black seal front to rear brake pipes suspect under tank corroded

under/upper tray fitted skirts under sills both sides

Pass 6 Mar 2017 96,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot deteriorated but still providing dust protection (2.4.G.2)

corrosion of both rear brake pipes

corrosion of rear subframe and joining suspension components

Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,143 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 86,124 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 86,122 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 81,486 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,633 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 72,496 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 72,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,034 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,417 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 54,878 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,741 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 45,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 33,305 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 GYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GYK, 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 GYK registered?

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

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