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BL53 VGN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

119,854 mi
Last recorded119,854 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 119,854 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 119,854 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 116,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 116,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 113,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Indicator switch faulty Will not remain on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 24 Mar 2021 113,438 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Indicator switch faulty Will not remain on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 25 Mar 2020 110,167 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 110,167 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 106,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s park brake effort low

Pass 27 Mar 2018 101,311 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 101,305 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 97,015 miles

exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 13 Feb 2016 90,643 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 82,698 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 74,398 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 74,398 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 67,563 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 67,563 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 58,196 miles

front discs poor

Fail 31 Mar 2011 58,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs poor

Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,143 miles

front discs lipped

management light on

Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,960 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 36,939 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 26,459 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 22,093 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 21,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 VGN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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