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BN53 DZR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,790 mi
Last recorded119,790 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 DZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 119,790 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play track control arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Mirror glass held in with tape.

Offside Rear Tyre badly cracked.

Rear Advanced corrosion to both inner sills.

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 24 Sep 2021 119,780 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Stay bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play track control arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Mirror glass held in with tape.

Offside Rear Tyre badly cracked.

Rear Advanced corrosion to both inner sills.

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 Sep 2019 104,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 90,525 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 82,882 miles

sill covers

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 68,974 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 65,153 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 65,141 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 60,352 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 18 Oct 2013 55,786 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 55,786 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 50,695 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2011 45,109 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,109 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,659 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Oct 2010 40,598 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2009 35,150 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,505 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 25,265 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 19,353 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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BN53 DZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN53 DZR, 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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BN53 DZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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