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BV53 VLH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,519 mi
Last recorded175,519 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 175,519 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 172,137 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 172,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 164,476 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 153,594 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 143,449 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 132,828 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 115,928 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 93,368 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 84,071 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 84,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 73,091 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 73,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2007 64,020 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 54,411 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 54,411 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front 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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BV53 VLH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV53 VLH, 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 BV53 VLH registered?

BV53 VLH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is BV53 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 VLH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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