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BP53 HDO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,245 mi
Last recorded179,245 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 179,245 miles

Corrosion to parts of undercarriage and some suspension components especially at rear

Covers obscuring testable items

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 173,075 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

rear suspemsion components heavey corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2023 166,607 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers under tyays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2022 161,012 miles

all suspension components badly corroded at rear

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2022 161,010 miles

Brake performance not tested suspension failed (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability trailing arm broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all suspension components badly corroded at rear

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2021 153,712 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted masking some testable items

steel brake pipes corroded

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2020 148,583 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 144,909 miles

Covers & Trays obstructing view

Fail 11 Dec 2019 144,908 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Covers & Trays obstructing view

Pass 19 Dec 2018 135,262 miles

Nearside Front 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))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 15 Dec 2017 124,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 15 Dec 2017 124,488 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 21 Dec 2016 111,378 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 18 Dec 2015 96,642 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 19 Dec 2014 82,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 82,267 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 69,134 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 57,522 miles

check rear coil springs wheels off esp n/s.

Fail 27 Dec 2012 57,507 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

check rear coil springs wheels off esp n/s.

eng/man light lit.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 47,455 miles

slight damage to swept areas of windscreen.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlamp aims reset with leveler at zero.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 34,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 31,301 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 31,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 26,698 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW OUTER EDGE(ON MINIMUM LIMIT).

o/s/f tyre tread worn low at edges

Pass 14 Dec 2006 21,233 miles

front registration plate deteriorating

n/s/f tyre tread very low outer edge. †n/s/r tyre tread on 1.6mm limit. †o/s/r tyre tread close to minimum limit.

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 HDO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HDO, 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 HDO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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