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2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,495 mi
Last recorded152,495 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 CFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 152,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated note - brake hose is perished not severe enough to expose reinforcement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated note - brake hose is perished not severe enough to expose reinforcement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 144,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 134,040 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 124,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 117,395 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 117,395 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 114,278 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 104,911 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 98,170 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 91,365 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 81,515 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 81,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 74,044 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 63,700 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 52,882 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 52,881 miles

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

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 CFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BT53 CFU, 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 CFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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