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BT53 ZHF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

119,343 mi
Last recorded119,343 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ZHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 119,343 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 116,275 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 116,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2021 110,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 105,319 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 98,213 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 98,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 87,817 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 86,549 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 7 Mar 2017 78,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2016 78,486 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 73,721 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 72,263 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 69,988 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 67,510 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 65,082 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 62,148 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 56,493 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 51,045 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 45,170 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 40,854 miles

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 ZHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZHF, 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 ZHF registered?

BT53 ZHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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