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BN53 EGD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,939 mi
Last recorded142,939 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 142,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 136,772 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 136,772 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 131,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 131,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 125,613 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 119,819 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both side front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front (3.5.1g)

Eml light stays on

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side fronts (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 113,050 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 108,654 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 100,312 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 81,772 miles

slight knocking from steering lock to lock

Pass 13 Jul 2010 77,980 miles

slight clunking noise from steering

Fail 3 Jul 2010 77,873 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 74,035 miles

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

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

park brake rubber missing

Fail 22 Jun 2009 74,034 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

park brake rubber missing

Pass 24 Jun 2008 68,706 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 60,576 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,342 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EGD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 EGD, 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 EGD registered?

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

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