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BL53 ZHD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

213,071 mi
Last recorded213,071 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 213,071 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 213,064 miles

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

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 203,987 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 203,987 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 195,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jan 2019 179,857 miles

Front Both sides shock absorbers weak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jan 2018 166,235 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 152,134 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 144,131 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 135,796 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 135,796 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2013 129,603 miles

N/S/F tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack appears to have slight movement on the O/S/F

Pass 14 Dec 2012 122,299 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

corrosion formimg on rear sub frame

front disc slightly corroded

n/s/f inner & outer edges worn

rear anti roll bar starting to corrode

rear disc slightly corroded

slight wear on o/s/f tyre edges

Pass 9 Dec 2011 113,136 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 17 Dec 2010 102,071 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 102,071 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 89,399 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 89,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 75,114 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre has low edge

Pass 4 Dec 2007 61,364 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 43,803 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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 ZHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZHD, 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 ZHD registered?

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

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