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BV53 VOK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,396 mi
Last recorded203,396 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 203,396 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 196,519 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 114,152 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 110,193 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 103,690 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 91,535 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 91,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 80,053 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 72,403 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 65,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,064 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,416 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 60,394 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,744 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 51,669 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 48,122 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,103 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 40,093 miles

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

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

parking brake pedal anti-slip devise missing.

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 VOK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VOK, 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 VOK registered?

BV53 VOK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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