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BN53 UAK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,242 mi
Last recorded138,242 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 UAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 138,242 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge of side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

service over due

Pass 1 Aug 2018 135,238 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly bouncy (5.3.2 (b))

advise service over due

Fail 30 Jul 2018 135,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly bouncy (5.3.2 (b))

advise service over due

Pass 27 Jul 2017 131,933 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear damper slightly bouncy

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 131,933 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front front bottom arm gator (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low and cracking and perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear damper slightly bouncy

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing in tread

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 128,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3mm ish and cracking (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 128,341 miles

Indicator switch faulty indicator switch faulty on right turn (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3mm ish and cracking (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 125,041 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 120,674 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 120,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 116,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 108,196 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 108,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 87,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 74,675 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 58,800 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 10,702 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,871 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,868 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 UAK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UAK, 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 UAK registered?

BN53 UAK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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