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BP53 EJE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,014 mi
Last recorded61,014 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 61,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 58,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front headlamps slightly misty

Fail 22 Jan 2019 58,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front headlamps slightly misty

Pass 4 Sep 2017 52,909 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 52,909 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 47,315 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 46,243 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 43,927 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 43,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 41,736 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 38,823 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 35,119 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 35,119 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 30,548 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 25,664 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 EJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EJE, 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 EJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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