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BT53 BXY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,295 mi
Last recorded132,295 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 132,295 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 132,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 123,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 117,124 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 105,674 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 98,709 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 17 Jan 2015 93,698 miles

front exhaust bracket broken and bolt missing from flange

Pass 5 Feb 2014 85,908 miles

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

nearside and offside ,rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2014 85,866 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside ,rear brake pipes corroded

wipers poor

Pass 31 Jan 2012 72,914 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 65,651 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 56,956 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 2 Jan 2009 47,777 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 34,446 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 34,446 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 22,521 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 22,270 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 BXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BXY, 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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BT53 BXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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