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BN53 DZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,061 mi
Last recorded99,061 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 DZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 99,061 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 74,951 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 63,918 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 55,817 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 55,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 55,806 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 53,989 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 52,629 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 50,588 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 47,799 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 45,283 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 42,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 38,862 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 38,862 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 35,918 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,141 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 30,821 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 27,169 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,744 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 25,744 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 23,109 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 23,109 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 21,230 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 18,435 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,884 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 DZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DZZ, 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 DZZ registered?

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

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