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BT53 BXN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,813 mi
Last recorded81,813 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 BXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 81,813 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 81,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,592 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 72,212 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 66,489 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,962 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 59,818 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,873 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,529 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,939 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,596 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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BT53 BXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BT53 BXN, 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 BT53 BXN registered?

BT53 BXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is BT53 BXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 BXN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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