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BL53 ZGB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

219,556 mi
Last recorded219,556 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 219,556 miles

All shock absorbers have a limited damping effect

Extensive plastic under bonnet trims fitted preventing a full inspection of some items

Extensive plastic under trims fitted preventing a full inspection of some items

Fail 7 Jan 2019 219,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached excessive chronic play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All shock absorbers have a limited damping effect

Extensive plastic under bonnet trims fitted preventing a full inspection of some items

Extensive plastic under trims fitted preventing a full inspection of some items

Pass 9 Jan 2018 211,821 miles

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

Vehicle fitted with extensive plastic underbody trims preventing a full inspection of some items

Vehicle fitted with underbonnet plastic trims preventing a full inspection of some items

Fail 9 Jan 2018 211,821 miles

Emissions not tested Due to large exhaust gas leak at tailbox (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding Brake bind after park brake application (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding Brake bind after park brake application (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailbox has a large hole at entry pipe (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle fitted with extensive plastic underbody trims preventing a full inspection of some items

Vehicle fitted with underbonnet plastic trims preventing a full inspection of some items

Pass 5 Jan 2017 202,795 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2016 195,747 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have small cuts in tread but cords are not exsposed

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2015 188,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 135,879 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2015 188,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Dec 2014 186,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR Tyre has met MOT requirements for condition(see directional tyre fitting item) but has damaged sidewalls from being run flat which may weaken their structure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2014 186,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR Tyre has a directional tread pattern and is fitted in reverse which may affect handling in wet conditions

NSR Tyre has met MOT requirements for condition(see directional tyre fitting item) but has damaged sidewalls from being run flat which may weaken their structure

OSF Tyre has a directional tread pattern and is fitted in reverse which may affect handling in wet conditions

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2013 179,340 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 161,312 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 136,851 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 115,369 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 90,770 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 69,570 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 52,209 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 40,983 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 ZGB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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