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BN53 DZY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,892 mi
Last recorded74,892 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 DZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 74,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2016 66,499 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 66,453 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint track control arm (marked yellow) (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2015 57,272 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 48,805 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 43,210 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wheel bent inwards at bottom found no play in links have rear tracking checked

small cut in n/s/r tyre wall

Fail 2 Sep 2013 43,148 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wheel bent inwards at bottom found no play in links have rear tracking checked

small cut in n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,637 miles

ESP lamp on

N/S Front & N/S Rear tyres have a cuts on side walls

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,687 miles

ENGINE LAMP ON & ESP LAMP ON

N/S Rear tyre has small cut

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 36,687 miles

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

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

ENGINE LAMP ON & ESP LAMP ON

N/S Rear tyre has small cut

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 32,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f castor control arm balljoint gaiter split and will cause rapid wear to the component

o/s/f lower arm balljoint gaiter split and will cause rapid wear to component

Fail 6 Oct 2009 32,145 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f castor control arm balljoint gaiter split and will cause rapid wear to the component

o/s/f lower arm balljoint gaiter split and will cause rapid wear to component

Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gaiter split on o/s/f lower arm ball joint

Fail 28 Aug 2008 28,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gaiter split on o/s/f lower arm ball joint

Pass 23 Aug 2007 22,979 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,132 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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 DZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BN53 DZY, 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 BN53 DZY registered?

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

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