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BP53 EVV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,920 mi
Last recorded137,920 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 EVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 137,920 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 117,669 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 117,669 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 104,351 miles

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

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 104,351 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 99,177 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 88,941 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 88,941 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 82,851 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 82,851 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2006 76,328 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EVV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EVV, 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 EVV registered?

BP53 EVV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is BP53 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP53 EVV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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