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BN53 NZX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,407 mi
Last recorded133,407 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 133,407 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 117,959 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 111,757 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 28 Oct 2014 103,094 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 103,090 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 91,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 91,788 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 88,730 miles

n/s park brake low,rear coilsprings corred

Pass 10 Aug 2012 78,287 miles

low effort on n/s parking brake

Fail 8 Aug 2012 78,287 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

low effort on n/s parking brake

Pass 4 Aug 2011 69,794 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 63,599 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,766 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2009 58,766 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,087 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 1 Aug 2007 49,683 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,472 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 NZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NZX, 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 NZX registered?

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

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