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BL53 OUG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,838 mi
Last recorded110,838 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 OUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 110,838 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 110,838 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 107,915 miles

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 4 May 2016 172,685 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 105,859 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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 170,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 8 Apr 2014 101,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2013 93,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 85,916 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 85,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 79,030 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 72,616 miles

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

offside front inner edge worn

Pass 29 Jul 2008 68,037 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 64,289 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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BL53 OUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL53 OUG, 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 BL53 OUG registered?

BL53 OUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is BL53 OUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 OUG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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