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BK53 WCT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

67,440 mi
Last recorded67,440 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 67,440 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 65,641 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 63,526 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 63,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 63,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 61,876 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 59,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 59,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 57,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2020 55,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 52,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 52,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2017 46,001 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,566 miles

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded & broken off. System still secure

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,223 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,174 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,699 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 21,724 miles

Exhaust tailpipe mounting corroded, exhaust still secure

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,983 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 19,209 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 17,332 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 15,389 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 13,313 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 9,610 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 WCT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WCT, 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 WCT registered?

BK53 WCT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is BK53 WCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 WCT shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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