MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn on outside edge
front discs slighty worn
front nearside subframe has had fouling by lower arm
horn has a slighty grating tone
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn on outside edge
front discs slighty worn
front nearside subframe has had fouling by lower arm
horn has a slighty grating tone
exhaust has none genuine mounting fitted to rear of exhaust
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
BN53 PVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 PVL, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BN53 PVL?
You can check the full history of BN53 PVL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BN53 PVL registered?
BN53 PVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2003.
Is BN53 PVL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN53 PVL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BN53 PVL have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN53 PVL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.