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BL53 VCV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

161,297 mi
Last recorded161,297 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 161,297 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 155,612 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin not visable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 150,288 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe & prescribed area under sealed

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective worn & split (3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Fail 3 Jan 2023 150,260 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinking under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair effort sinking under pressure (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Subframe & prescribed area under sealed

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective worn & split (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 54% on roller brake test (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Pass 7 Jan 2022 144,383 miles

Corrosion rear subframe and suspension components

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 144,383 miles

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

Corrosion rear subframe and suspension components

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 137,887 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

loose baffles in rear silencer

parking brake lever does not return fully

Pass 20 Dec 2019 133,118 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 125,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear over fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 125,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear over fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 118,159 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 118,159 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 111,037 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 110,911 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 103,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 103,732 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 96,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2014 96,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2013 89,448 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 89,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 78,936 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 69,625 miles

both front brake discs pitted on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2011 59,772 miles

Front brake discs heavily pitted

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

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

Slight surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 55,910 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 49,942 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 49,941 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 39,343 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 27,378 miles

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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BL53 VCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VCV, 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 VCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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