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BP53 CWW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,676 mi
Last recorded85,676 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 CWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 85,676 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes in wheel arches slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and slightly wearing on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

inner and outer sills covered by plastic making inspection difficult

Fail 6 Feb 2025 85,673 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes in wheel arches slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and slightly wearing on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

inner and outer sills covered by plastic making inspection difficult

Pass 2 Feb 2024 84,150 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 82,174 miles

All tyres cracked/perished

Corrosion appearing under vehicle

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 79,961 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 77,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 74,104 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 74,103 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 67,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 67,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 60,651 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

non obligatory mirror houseing damaged

offside rear light cluster damaged but function not impaired

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2016 56,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

non obligatory mirror houseing damaged

offside rear light cluster damaged but function not impaired

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,045 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

non obligatory mirror houseing insecure

offside rear light cluster cracked but function not impaired

Fail 20 Feb 2014 49,517 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,517 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2013 45,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2012 41,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2012 41,772 miles

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

Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2011 37,131 miles

front brakes slightly uneven

nearside front lower arm front bush slight spliting

no parking brake ratchet heard

Fail 22 Feb 2011 37,124 miles

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

front brakes slightly uneven

nearside front lower arm front bush slight spliting

no parking brake ratchet heard

Fail 19 Feb 2011 37,079 miles

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

slight play offside lower balljoint

Pass 20 Feb 2010 33,066 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated

front brake discs

front inner brake pads very low reccomend attention very soon

front lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 14 Feb 2009 29,959 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

advise nearside rear getting low and cracked on side wall

Fail 14 Feb 2009 29,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

advise nearside rear getting low and cracked on side wall

Pass 23 Feb 2008 28,446 miles

advise front disc for wear

advise outta edge near-side front

advise rear tyres close to limits

Pass 29 Dec 2006 26,522 miles

advise front brake discs

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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BP53 CWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP53 CWW, 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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BP53 CWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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