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BG53 PZH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,619 mi
Last recorded99,619 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 PZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 99,619 miles

EML is on

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 90,563 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2016 83,457 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 82,452 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 77,669 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 72,369 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have outer shoulder wear

both headlamps beam patterns becoming diffused

exhaust system center join bracket assembley corroded,though intact and secure

oil leak at auto box sump area

Fail 22 Oct 2012 72,356 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have outer shoulder wear

both headlamps beam patterns becoming diffused

exhaust system center join bracket assembley corroded,though intact and secure

oil leak at auto box sump area

Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,785 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

very bad oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2011 63,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

very bad oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,089 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 56,029 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 49,299 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 49,293 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,798 miles

both front tyres worn down shoulders

Fail 31 Oct 2008 39,787 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn down shoulders

Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,123 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,840 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 PZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PZH, 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 PZH registered?

BG53 PZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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