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BT53 CYV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

242,863 mi
Last recorded242,863 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 CYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 242,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear pads/discs noisy when wheels turned freely on jacks

Pass 30 Apr 2018 234,332 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 231,129 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 224,319 miles

rattle from engine turbo/alternator area sound coming through exhaust

Fail 7 Nov 2016 224,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired right hand arm fitted to left hand (2.4.A.2)

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

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

rattle from engine turbo/alternator area sound coming through exhaust

Pass 6 Nov 2015 215,274 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 215,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 204,127 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 16 Oct 2013 181,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp not working

has a slight bulge in sidewall

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 16 Oct 2013 181,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp not working

has a slight bulge in sidewall

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 163,058 miles

o/s/r bottom trunnion noisey

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 4 Nov 2011 139,297 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight corrosion to steel brake pipes in various places

Pass 20 Apr 2010 112,268 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 108,168 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 100,134 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 82,542 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 CYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 CYV, 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 CYV registered?

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

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