MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,390 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
service brake pedal slightly spongy
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/s/r pads rattling in carrier
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
rear brake pads not visable
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
rear brake pads not visable
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT53 DCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DCY, 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 DCY registered?
BT53 DCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2003.
Is BT53 DCY safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT53 DCY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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