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BK53 HFP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,534 mi
Last recorded113,534 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 HFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 113,534 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 109,541 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 104,402 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 100,050 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 96,806 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 95,032 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 91,871 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 91,871 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 87,257 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 82,343 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 82,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 77,186 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 77,182 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 67,683 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 50,675 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HFP, 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 HFP registered?

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

Is BK53 HFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 HFP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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