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BT52 NBY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,594 mi
Last recorded79,594 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 NBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 79,594 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 79,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 78,616 miles

Engine management light is on

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 76,926 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 76,926 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light is on

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 75,425 miles

engine light on

Fail 12 Jan 2016 75,425 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine light on

Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,402 miles

Both Rear Brake Pads is slightly worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 72,402 miles

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

Both Rear Brake Pads is slightly worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 70,087 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 67,485 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 65,600 miles

wipers deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2011 63,430 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear underside body heat shield loose but not likely to come off. Needs attention!

Pass 5 Feb 2010 61,909 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 61,909 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 58,431 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 58,431 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 53,154 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 53,154 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 45,801 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 33,559 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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BT52 NBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT52 NBY, 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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BT52 NBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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