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BT53 HWL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,890 mi
Last recorded64,890 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 HWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 64,890 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 64,889 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

handbrake binding

Pass 16 Dec 2020 61,741 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s/f to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s/r to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

full underbody covers fitted

o/s/r service brake showing imbalance

Fail 11 Dec 2020 61,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s/f to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s/r to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

full underbody covers fitted

o/s/r service brake showing imbalance

Pass 22 May 2019 56,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm to strut lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight imbalanced braking effort axle 2 service brake

Pass 31 May 2018 49,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 21 Apr 2017 45,975 miles

front n/o plate damaged

full underbody covers fitted

headlamp lenses discolouring

no wheel lockout on rear service or parking brake performance test

slight bulge on o/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 21 Apr 2017 45,975 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective securing bracket broken (1.7.2)

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

front n/o plate damaged

full underbody covers fitted

headlamp lenses discolouring

no wheel lockout on rear service or parking brake performance test

slight bulge on o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 13 Nov 2015 42,625 miles

front n/o plate cracked

headlamp lenses starting to discolour

Fail 11 Nov 2015 42,618 miles

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

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

front n/o plate cracked

headlamp lenses starting to discolour

Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,337 miles

Both headlamp lenses becoming discoloured.

Both rear tyres wearing down on tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2014 36,337 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lenses becoming discoloured.

Both rear tyres wearing down on tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2013 28,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hanger bracket on the rear exhaust section is corroded but still supporting the system.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,362 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 28,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

headlamp wash inoperative

Pass 17 Nov 2006 20,224 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 HWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HWL, 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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BT53 HWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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