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BL53 VCU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

178,543 mi
Last recorded178,543 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 178,543 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 178,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 176,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 173,984 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 173,984 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 171,253 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 171,247 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 165,538 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 165,325 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 161,074 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 151,833 miles

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

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO UNDER SIDE AND UNDER BONNET

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 151,693 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO UNDER SIDE AND UNDER BONNET

Pass 30 Jul 2014 142,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 134,935 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 127,087 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 121,136 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 121,114 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 115,546 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brakes are sticking slightly

n/s rear tyre is worn on inside part of tread

slight underbody corrosion to rear of vehicle(plastic undertray fitted)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 104,779 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 97,231 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 89,981 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 86,663 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 VCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VCU, 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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BL53 VCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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