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BN53 GOA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

77,985 mi
Last recorded77,985 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 77,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

head light beam patens poor

Fail 13 Jun 2022 70,087 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

head light beam patens poor

Pass 15 Jun 2021 64,268 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 52,554 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 39,654 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 36,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner and outer edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 36,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner and outer edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 34,878 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded very slightly (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 31,809 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 28,011 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 May 2015 28,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2014 25,578 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 25,578 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 23,774 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on inside edges

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 23,774 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing thin on inside edges

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 21,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,288 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 16,475 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 14,217 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 11,499 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 11,499 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 8,740 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 5,551 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 5,519 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 GOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GOA, 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 GOA registered?

BN53 GOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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