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BL53 ZHF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,414 mi
Last recorded105,414 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 105,414 miles

coolant level indicating low

Pass 5 Nov 2019 104,798 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 99,622 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 95,517 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 95,503 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported at fwd and center mounting points (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Front Oil leak eng filler cap broken ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 89,414 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 89,414 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 83,009 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 79,241 miles

nearside front tyre wearing uneven on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,655 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre mount broken off

Fail 12 Nov 2013 74,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre mount broken off

Pass 19 Nov 2012 70,889 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 65,021 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,460 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,004 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 50,838 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 Oct 2007 45,570 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 37,222 miles

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

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 ZHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZHF, 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 ZHF registered?

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

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