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BG53 KHO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,180 mi
Last recorded125,180 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 125,180 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 125,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 111,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 99,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective by gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 91,755 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 90,000 miles

floor covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2017 87,464 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2017 87,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 85,403 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 81,082 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 81,082 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

child seat fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2014 72,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 72,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 63,304 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 63,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 61,034 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,251 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Nov 2010 49,779 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 43,187 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 43,186 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 34,649 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

cut in o/s/r tyre wall just legal

Pass 31 Oct 2007 28,959 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,631 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 KHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KHO, 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 KHO registered?

BG53 KHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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