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BG53 GZF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,959 mi
Last recorded153,959 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 153,959 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 141,400 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 141,400 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 129,803 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 129,803 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 May 2012 123,180 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 120,691 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 116,385 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 116,385 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 102,175 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres are close to legal limit.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 88,174 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 76,888 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

rear number plate slight deterioration.

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 GZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GZF, 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

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What year was BG53 GZF registered?

BG53 GZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is BG53 GZF safe to buy?

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