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BT53 OTA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,253 mi
Last recorded108,253 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 108,253 miles

Advise exhaust centre section hanger snapped.

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 108,253 miles

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

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

Advise exhaust centre section hanger snapped.

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 96,430 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 85,633 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre wearing on the inside edge.

Advise centre section of the exhaust hanger broken.

Engine light on.

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 72,826 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,436 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 50,903 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 50,903 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,047 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,683 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 36,681 miles

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

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 OTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OTA, 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 OTA registered?

BT53 OTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is BT53 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 OTA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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