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BL53 ZZO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,370 mi
Last recorded80,370 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 80,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 80,363 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 72,410 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 64,231 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 60,332 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 60,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with reverse light (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 58,338 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 56,125 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 56,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 52,214 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 46,820 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,546 miles

Outer sill covers, engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 39,352 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 37,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,012 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 33,134 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 31,609 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 29,939 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,967 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 25,580 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 24,247 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 22,869 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 ZZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZZO, 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 ZZO registered?

BL53 ZZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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