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BT53 CXA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Bronze Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,493 mi
Last recorded69,493 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 CXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 69,493 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 66,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2022 66,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2021 66,155 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake disc corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2020 65,919 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 65,550 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 64,959 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 64,196 miles

Front Both headlamps has cloud on the lens but not seriously reducing beam image

Fail 22 Nov 2017 64,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 63,600 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 62,724 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 62,724 miles

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

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 61,436 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 603,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 57,252 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 57,252 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 54,551 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,192 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 47,586 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 47,581 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 10,263 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2007 35,484 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,823 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 29,823 miles

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

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)

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 CXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Bronze with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CXA, 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 CXA registered?

BT53 CXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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