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BT53 ZHE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,387 mi
Last recorded166,387 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ZHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 166,387 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

rear suspention aged and corroded

small chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2012 145,236 miles

both front lower suspension arm ball joints have play (just meets pass standard)

both rear tyres close to there wear bars

Pass 25 Nov 2010 123,744 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 107,805 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 107,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 89,646 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)

Rear number plate de-laminating

Pass 21 Dec 2007 74,442 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 58,299 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 58,257 miles

Nearside 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 ZHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZHE, 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 ZHE registered?

BT53 ZHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BT53 ZHE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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