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BM53 BAM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

139,242 mi
Last recorded139,242 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 BAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 139,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 139,240 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear Bundy, (rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 125,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 125,102 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 114,417 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

parking brake release control insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2017 114,415 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

parking brake release control insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2016 103,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2016 103,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 92,895 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 92,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very badly worn onto sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 82,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 63,065 miles

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

Offside Front 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 24 Nov 2012 49,651 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 49,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,627 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,233 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,000 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 29,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs wearing.

both front inner brake pads wearing low.

oil leak from gearbox.

Fail 18 Nov 2008 29,965 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs wearing.

both front inner brake pads wearing low.

offside front torque arm ball joint boot split.

oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 23,194 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 2MM ACROSS TREAD.

Fail 27 Nov 2007 23,194 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 2MM ACROSS TREAD.

Fail 21 Nov 2006 17,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 17,123 miles

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

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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BM53 BAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BM53 BAM, 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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BM53 BAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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