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BG53 ZBE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,201 mi
Last recorded103,201 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 103,201 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2023 158,285 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 90,564 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 90,564 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr/osr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 83,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

underbody surface corrosion front and rear components

Pass 1 Jun 2019 82,211 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 81,694 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 80,836 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 79,628 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 78,155 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,514 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,417 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 63,464 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 63,464 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 25 May 2010 59,166 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2010 59,166 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,810 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 46,291 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 46,291 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 40,139 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 ZBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZBE, 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 ZBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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