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BG53 NYU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,574 mi
Last recorded110,574 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 NYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 110,574 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 105,250 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 99,262 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 94,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 90,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Winter tyres fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2021 85,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 83,559 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 83,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 83,533 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 80,629 miles

Nearside Front n/s front fog lamp corroded inside of glass need replaceing

Pass 10 Feb 2018 75,005 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 75,005 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 66,735 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 64,026 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 62,169 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 60,234 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 58,286 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 58,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 55,160 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 55,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,492 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 51,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 43,335 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 41,188 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,953 miles

cant completely check under metal floors both sides and undersides of wheel archers plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2007 16,232 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 16,231 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NYU, 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 NYU registered?

BG53 NYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is BG53 NYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 NYU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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