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BG53 NXX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

157,496 mi
Last recorded157,496 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 157,496 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 145,780 miles

rear suspension rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2023 139,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside under/outer sill corroded and covered

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x6 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

covers fitted

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 2 Jun 2023 139,904 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside under/outer sill corroded and covered

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x6 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Jun 2022 135,410 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear park brake low effort

Offside park brake low effort. parkbrake overall 19%

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2022 135,383 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear park brake low effort

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2021 133,465 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2021 133,438 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 131,162 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 125,346 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 119,384 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel plus imbalance on park brake / nearside slow in operation (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

corrosion on chassis and members

corrosion on rear exhaust pipe bracket

nearside mirror glass insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2017 113,543 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges slightly

corrosion on exhaust system

imbalance on park brake

slight under vehicle corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2017 113,543 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges slightly

corrosion on exhaust system

imbalance on park brake

slight under vehicle corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2016 107,191 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both number plates deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2015 98,687 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 88,368 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 88,368 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 81,638 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 74,800 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 65,591 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 50,306 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,395 miles

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

advise full underbody covers fitted restricting view of underbody.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 31,657 miles

full under panal fitted resticting full inspection of underbody

plastic sill covers fitted, not allowing inspection of sills

Pass 27 Nov 2006 25,305 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 NXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NXX, 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 NXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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