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BK53 GXU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

201,261 mi
Last recorded201,261 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 GXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 201,261 miles

parking brake efficiency requirements just met

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 11 Jan 2023 201,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

parking brake efficiency requirements just met

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 20 Jan 2022 195,991 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Jan 2022 195,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2021 191,509 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 191,507 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 186,550 miles

all under side tray covers fitted

Offside Front tyre is perished

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and is worn (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 186,548 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear shock absorber worn

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 180,647 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2019 180,647 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 173,910 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 167,836 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S FRONT & REAR LEADS (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 164,699 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 164,634 miles

Anti-roll bar fractured both rear d bushes (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 160,614 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded slightly

n/s front tyre side wall damaged and perished

rear brake discs corroded and liped

slight play on both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jan 2014 155,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 151,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2012 151,266 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 148,626 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 142,610 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 136,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 129,263 miles

FRONT REAR TYRE TREAD EDGES WORN

Pass 14 Sep 2007 116,646 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 116,644 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 87,959 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 GXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GXU, 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 GXU registered?

BK53 GXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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