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BG53 NVN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

33,887 mi
Last recorded33,887 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 33,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 33,848 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 26,050 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 14,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 13,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe as heavy surface corrosion

front and rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2019 13,668 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 13,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 13,508 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2017 13,242 miles

Both front caster arm bushes splitting, no movement in bushes

Offside front caster arm ball joint dust cover insecure slightly not allowing ingress of dirt

Fail 18 Oct 2017 13,242 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front caster arm bushes splitting, no movement in bushes

Offside front caster arm ball joint dust cover insecure slightly not allowing ingress of dirt

Pass 11 Oct 2016 12,823 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 12,822 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 12,221 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 12,220 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken 2 red blobs (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 12,008 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 11,400 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 11,399 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 10,700 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 10,023 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 10,023 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 9,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Sidewalls on all tyres slightly perished/cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2010 9,798 miles

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

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

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

Sidewalls on all tyres slightly perished/cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2009 9,366 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 8,525 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 7,472 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 5,490 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 NVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NVN, 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 NVN registered?

BG53 NVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is BG53 NVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 NVN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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