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BK53 EOT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,334 mi
Last recorded135,334 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 EOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 135,334 miles

brake pipes have surface rust

front discs worn

Fail 28 Jan 2019 135,332 miles

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs worn

brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 30 Jan 2018 127,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1,6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 119,883 miles

Offside Rear light unit repaired with tape.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 111,895 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded near flexi hose.

N/s front, n/s rear and o/s rear tyres all worn close to legal limit (worn on edges).

O/s rear lens repaired with tape.

Fail 20 Jan 2016 111,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear brake pipes corroded near flexi hose.

N/s front, n/s rear and o/s rear tyres all worn close to legal limit (worn on edges).

O/s rear lens repaired with tape.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 103,950 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 89,839 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 89,659 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 81,358 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 75,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 69,740 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 69,740 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,960 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 63,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2009 57,816 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 55,529 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,806 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 39,747 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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BK53 EOT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BK53 EOT, 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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BK53 EOT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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