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BG53 ZDC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,078 mi
Last recorded113,078 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 113,078 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 101,525 miles

rear tyres close to the limit

Fail 3 Nov 2015 101,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear tyres close to the limit

Fail 1 Nov 2014 81,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 81,079 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,207 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 61,766 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 60,086 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,277 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,066 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,506 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 25 Sep 2007
Pass 23 Oct 2006 24,873 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 ZDC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ZDC, 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 ZDC registered?

BG53 ZDC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is BG53 ZDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 ZDC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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