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BT53 NNM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,053 mi
Last recorded89,053 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 89,053 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 85,854 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 82,999 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 78,955 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 74,187 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,471 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 70,460 miles

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

N/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracked but not deep enough to reach the cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,327 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,002 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 62,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,919 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 56,910 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,522 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 47,522 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 39,160 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 39,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,176 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 30,191 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 30,191 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 26,111 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 22,518 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 22,518 miles

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

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 NNM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 NNM, 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 NNM registered?

BT53 NNM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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