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BT53 HXC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,808 mi
Last recorded115,808 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 HXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 115,808 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Engine light on, the fan runs all of the time

Lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Some play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

The front wheels are damaged

The n/s/f tyre has a sidewall cut

Fail 23 Sep 2016 115,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Centre exhaust mount broken

Engine light on, the fan runs all of the time

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Some play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

The front wheels are damaged

The n/s/f tyre has a sidewall cut

Pass 4 Sep 2015 102,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm ish (3.5.1g)

M.I.L.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, very bald on inner shoulder, close to exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 102,431 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not pumping (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm ish (3.5.1g)

M.I.L.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, very bald on inner shoulder, close to exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 90,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

mil lamp

Fail 28 Aug 2014 90,837 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

mil lamp

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2013 80,737 miles

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

eml on

Fail 23 Aug 2013 80,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

eml on

Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,293 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,733 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 55,538 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2010 55,519 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,018 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre tread slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre tread slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre tread slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,232 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,890 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,625 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 HXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HXC, 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 HXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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