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BT53 WXG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

90,453 mi
Last recorded90,453 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 WXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 90,453 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 87,207 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 83,592 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 79,580 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 75,486 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 72,425 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 69,768 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 66,806 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 63,917 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)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 63,899 miles

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

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

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 2017 56,997 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 46,595 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 39,481 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,298 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 37,298 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,009 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 35,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 33,250 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 30,422 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,798 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,212 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inside sidewall starting to crack around circumference no cording visible

o/s/f tyre inside sidewall starting to crack around circumference no cording visible

Pass 11 Dec 2007 21,723 miles

cracks around inside sidewall of front tyres no cording visible at time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2006 18,080 miles

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 WXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT53 WXG registered?

BT53 WXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is BT53 WXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 WXG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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