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BT53 CZP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,508 mi
Last recorded164,508 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 164,508 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 153,317 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2018 142,180 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 130,816 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 118,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 107,018 miles

centre exhaust clamp split

engine light on

Fail 2 Feb 2015 107,017 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

centre exhaust clamp split

engine light on

Pass 11 Feb 2014 96,033 miles

engine light on

slight bind on n/s handbrake when released

Fail 5 Feb 2014 95,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

slight bind on n/s handbrake when released

Pass 7 Feb 2013 85,648 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 85,646 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 74,833 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 64,981 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2011 64,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2010 55,076 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 55,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 44,728 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 44,687 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 33,629 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 33,629 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 23 Mar 2007 27,813 miles

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 CZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CZP, 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 CZP registered?

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

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