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BP53 OFA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,075 mi
Last recorded148,075 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 148,075 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear flexi brake pipes perished

slight play steering rack

Fail 19 Jul 2019 148,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear flexi brake pipes perished

slight play steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2018 143,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 143,546 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 138,602 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 138,602 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and worn heavily on edges (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear most (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust supporting bracket broken

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

centre/rear exhaust securing bolt loose

Pass 12 Aug 2015 125,269 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 125,269 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 107,009 miles

dip stick missing

front and rear number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm

offside front flexi brake pipe bracket broken

offside rear tyre 2mm

rear heat shield loose

stone chip windscreen

Fail 19 Aug 2014 107,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

dip stick missing

front and rear number plate damaged

front brake reaction bushes worn

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm

offside front flexi brake pipe bracket broken

offside headlight lens poor

offside rear tyre 2mm

rear heat shield loose

stone chip windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2013 94,028 miles

front wheel rims dented

headlight lenes misted

nail in nearside front tyre

rear number plate damaged

wiper blades poor

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 56,456 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 56,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 49,984 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front brake disca lipped

unable to open boot

Pass 29 Dec 2009 45,838 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 37,412 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 29,268 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 18,895 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 OFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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