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BT53 NKA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

184,026 mi
Last recorded184,026 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 NKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 184,026 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 173,127 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 173,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 161,905 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 157,328 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 153,158 miles

EML LIGHT ON

N/S AND O/S FRONT WHEELS HAVE SILGHT PLAY

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 153,158 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

EML LIGHT ON

N/S AND O/S FRONT WHEELS HAVE SILGHT PLAY

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 146,838 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 146,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 139,345 miles

EML LIGHT ON

NOISE FROM O/S/F

Fail 14 Dec 2015 139,345 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EML LIGHT ON

NOISE FROM O/S/F

Pass 23 Dec 2014 126,787 miles

Engine Management Light On

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 114,691 miles

NSF tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

NSR jacking point rubber missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 105,021 miles

Covers obscuring engine components

Covers obscuring under body components

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 93,804 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 86,018 miles

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

o/s steering arm has play

Pass 8 Dec 2009 76,649 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f torque/reaction arms have ball joint gaiters split.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 58,204 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 44,298 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 30,375 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 30,375 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

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 NKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKA, 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 NKA registered?

BT53 NKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is BT53 NKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 NKA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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