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BK53 FMA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,420 mi
Last recorded65,420 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 65,420 miles

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

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 14 May 2016 60,019 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 54,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 51,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 48,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 44,066 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 43,980 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 39,097 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 34,878 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 29,064 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 29,051 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 26,341 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 20,681 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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BK53 FMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 BK53 FMA, 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 BK53 FMA registered?

BK53 FMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is BK53 FMA safe to buy?

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