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BT53 CWM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,211 mi
Last recorded164,211 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 164,211 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Coolant leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 164,211 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 162,629 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 162,629 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 153,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 153,925 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 143,927 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 143,927 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 130,445 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 130,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 121,699 miles

O/S/F lower ball joint dust cover wearing

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

Pass 25 May 2011 112,590 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 112,590 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 101,568 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 99,742 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 79,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 71,648 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 63,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BT53 CWM, 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 CWM registered?

BT53 CWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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