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BK53 HVH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,489 mi
Last recorded141,489 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 141,489 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 126,294 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 114,500 miles

Front Tyre worn both RH and LH sides

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both RH and LH sides but not out of legal limit (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both RH and LH sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 102,011 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 89,507 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Underbody covers & (x4) inner wheel arch cover(s) fitted to vehicle.

Pass 28 Feb 2015 76,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2015 76,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,642 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 71,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

eml light on still passed emmisions

Pass 11 Jan 2013 66,776 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 60,441 miles

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

front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

Pass 28 Jan 2011 55,303 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 50,163 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,685 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 45,685 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 39,193 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 33,237 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 33,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 HVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HVH, 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 HVH registered?

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

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