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BL53 ZGW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,730 mi
Last recorded119,730 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 119,730 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 114,043 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 105,245 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 95,964 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 87,659 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,931 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 71,395 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 71,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 65,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 61,219 miles

Rear high level brake lamp not working

Pass 30 Dec 2014 57,804 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 57,804 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 53,692 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 49,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 48,326 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 43,456 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Dec 2009 37,296 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 31,080 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 31,080 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2007 25,947 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 18,447 miles

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

both front tyre treads starting to crack and show signs of perishing

diff output seal (n/s) leaking

n/s/f tyre rim protector damaged

o/s/r top shock mount rubber fitted incorrectly

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 ZGW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZGW, 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 ZGW registered?

BL53 ZGW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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