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BT53 OTZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,185 mi
Last recorded155,185 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2018 155,185 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Does not lock. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working Stalk on steering wheel column not working. (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear flexi brake hoses perished.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle hangar missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts starting to deteriorate. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Wing mirror damaged.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem split. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 153,566 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front lower ball joint control arm rubber bush is worn slightly.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front lower ball joint control arm rubber bush is slightly worn.

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 148,103 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2016 148,102 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2015 143,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2015 143,106 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 137,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR APPEARS TO BE OFFSET

Pass 10 Jun 2013 128,057 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL APPEARS TO HAVE MOVED TO THE RIGHT , SLIGHT FOULING OF PLASTIC ARCH LINER

OFFSIDE BEAM IMAGE POOR

Pass 29 Jun 2012 118,233 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 118,151 miles

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 100,888 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 100,888 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 83,033 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 82,995 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 73,518 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 69,360 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 69,359 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 60,005 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 47,043 miles

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

cut in offside front sidewall

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OTZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

BT53 OTZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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