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BT53 HWW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

148,945 mi
Last recorded148,945 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 148,945 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 140,684 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 131,982 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 131,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 121,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 110,988 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 110,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 110,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 101,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 101,788 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 94,064 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 94,063 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 89,851 miles

slight corrosion to suspension iron work

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Feb 2018 89,838 miles

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

slight corrosion to suspension iron work

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2017 86,254 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise under trays fitted time of test

Fail 1 Feb 2017 86,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise under trays fitted time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2016 82,798 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 73,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front discs slighty pitted

Fail 4 Sep 2013 65,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front discs slighty pitted

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,031 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 60,031 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 55,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,560 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 48,516 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 43,646 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 35,192 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 35,025 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 35,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 24,594 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 HWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 HWW, 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 HWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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