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BP53 CXA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,811 mi
Last recorded88,811 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,811 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 83,283 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 83,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,773 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 71,778 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,816 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 62,742 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 62,742 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 60,058 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,708 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 35,000 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 28,624 miles

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

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

parking brake peddel has no rubber

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 CXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BP53 CXA, 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 BP53 CXA registered?

BP53 CXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BP53 CXA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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