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BT53 SZE

2003 Mercedes-benz 410

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

164,501 mi
Last recorded164,501 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 41091,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 SZE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 164,501 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 158,336 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 152,993 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 144,229 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 144,229 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 133,689 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 121,526 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 107,022 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 91,374 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 81,188 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 69,792 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 410?

Based on 5,983 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
2,836
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 439
Headlamp aim too low 334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 285
fog lamp not working 261
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BT53 SZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 410 in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 91,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 410 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT53 SZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 410 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT53 SZE registered?

BT53 SZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is BT53 SZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 SZE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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