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BK53 FLH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,395 mi
Last recorded172,395 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 FLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 172,395 miles

only 50% of n-s repeater working

Fail 2 Oct 2023 172,393 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury rear wheel arches o-s & n-s (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 162,920 miles

MIL light on at the time of the test

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 162,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater damaged sharp edges pointing out (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch corroded and holed within 30cm of NSR seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm inner bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch corroded and holed within 30cm of OSR seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

MIL light on at the time of the test

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 151,884 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 151,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 142,212 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

o-s & n-s rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2020 142,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear brakes binding slightly

o-s & n-s rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 128,974 miles

MIL lamp on

n-s rear wheel arch corroded & holed

o-s rear wheel arch corroded & holed

slight lag o-s front brake

Pass 6 Sep 2018 128,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 127,509 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Aug 2016 126,537 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 126,536 miles

Front Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction FOOT OPERATED HAND BRAKE SHOWING WARNING LIGHT (3.1.7)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 125,449 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 122,411 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 122,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 120,457 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 117,000 miles

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

both rear tyres have some curb damage on outer side walls

o/s mirror as taped repair but still usable

Pass 1 Sep 2011 113,278 miles

both o/s and n/s rear tyres have outer side wall curb damage

engine management light on

Fail 30 Aug 2011 113,260 miles

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

both o/s and n/s rear tyres have outer side wall curb damage

engine management light on

some areas of chassis and under body and rear shocker areas have some surface corrosion

tyre pressures look low

Pass 24 Aug 2010 109,538 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 103,905 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 99,715 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 99,715 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 85,718 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 65,251 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 65,251 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 FLH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BK53 FLH, 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 FLH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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