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BP53 HDV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

149,833 mi
Last recorded149,833 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 HDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 149,833 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear going to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 146,030 miles

Engine cover & trays are fitted

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All on both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 146,030 miles

Engine cover & trays are fitted

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All on both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 141,881 miles

Engine cover and trays are fitted obscuring some testable components

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 136,211 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 130,598 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 124,200 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 119,147 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 113,344 miles

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

slight play in o/s front wheel possible wheel bearing

Pass 24 Mar 2010 108,557 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 102,826 miles

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 Mar 2008 95,730 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertray

Pass 15 Mar 2007 90,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertray

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 HDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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