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BG53 MHU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged held on with tape ()

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and Rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 57,745 miles

Offside front and rear tyres cracking no cords/ply exposed

exhaust bracket corroded but not likely to fail

Fail 3 Jun 2017 57,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front and rear tyres cracking no cords/ply exposed

exhaust bracket corroded but not likely to fail

Pass 4 Jun 2016 57,553 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades smearing

Fail 12 May 2016 57,545 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 57,112 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 57,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 56,815 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 56,810 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2010 51,291 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,417 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,120 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 71,419 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 71,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 68,035 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 68,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/s wing mirror mounted indicator damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 MHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MHU, 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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BG53 MHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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