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BP53 FZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,135 mi
Last recorded91,135 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 91,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit at time of test only

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre on legal limit at time of test only

Pass 14 Nov 2012 84,583 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 77,335 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 77,335 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 69,570 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 64,136 miles

car has full under side plastic cover unable to fully inspect

nsr rim buckeled

shocks feel weak

wipers worn

Fail 9 Apr 2010 64,136 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

car has full under side plastic cover unable to fully inspect

nsr rim buckeled

shocks feel weak

wipers worn

nsf tyre heavily worn outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,151 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 40,149 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,582 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 25,531 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 FZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FZZ, 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 FZZ registered?

BP53 FZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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