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BG53 YZR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,859 mi
Last recorded116,859 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 116,859 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 116,567 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 109,444 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 109,441 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 107,835 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 107,835 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 105,957 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 105,957 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 100,781 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 95,943 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 88,147 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 79,534 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 72,647 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 65,024 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 65,024 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 58,472 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,307 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 46,972 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,596 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,203 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 34,203 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,510 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 16,880 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 15,530 miles

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

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

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 YZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YZR, 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 YZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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