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BG53 MYU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,421 mi
Last recorded102,421 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 102,421 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 90,531 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,957 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all around (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both side's (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 80,955 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both side's (2.7.3)

Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all around (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both side's (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,818 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

noise from o/s rear wheel when turning

Fail 10 Nov 2015 78,818 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

noise from o/s rear wheel when turning

Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,607 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 75,607 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 70,615 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 70,613 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,581 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 65,579 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 59,114 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 53,368 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 53,368 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2008 42,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine managment light on

Fail 23 Oct 2008 42,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine managment light on

Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,355 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 28,112 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 MYU 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 65%.

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 MYU, 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 MYU registered?

BG53 MYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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