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BP53 CWX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

127,967 mi
Last recorded127,967 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 CWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 127,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 120,128 miles

Slight knock from steering

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear centre exhaust mount broken

Various surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2016 110,980 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted lower front (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres are wearing very low on both edges of the tread surfaces

rear centre exhaust mounting not attached, system is adequately supported

Fail 31 Oct 2016 110,980 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted lower front (2.4.G.1)

Offside wiper blade is slightly poor to clear the screen

both front tyres are wearing very low on both edges of the tread surfaces

rear centre exhaust mounting not attached, system is adequately supported

Pass 6 Nov 2015 102,426 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 102,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 94,092 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 94,092 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 94,066 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine mil light on!

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn down to 2.5mm

Pass 7 Oct 2013 82,118 miles

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

child seat in n/s/r - no belt test

Fail 4 Oct 2013 82,118 miles

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

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

child seat in n/s/r - no belt test

Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,460 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 72,460 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 64,230 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 64,230 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 53,053 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,833 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 45,833 miles

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

front and rear brake pads @5000 miles

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 15 Dec 2008 40,590 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 34,331 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 34,331 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 27,980 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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BP53 CWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CWX, 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 CWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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