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BV53 VPL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

161,377 mi
Last recorded161,377 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 161,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

coolant warning lamp on ? level is ok

general underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2018 161,279 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front shocks corroded

Long parking brake travel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severe outer edge wear JUST PASS. 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low edges, 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 150,111 miles

Both front tyres tread edges, little low

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 150,111 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour DOOR MIRROR UNIT (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both front tyres tread edges, little low

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 136,148 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

slight corrosion to rear subframe and mounting points

Pass 22 Dec 2015 128,610 miles

nearside side repeater damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2015 128,596 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

nearside side repeater damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2014 117,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear axle bushes perished

centre exhaust corroded

nearside and offside front lower ball joint dust covers lower clips loose allowing dust cover to move .

offside front tyre perished

Fail 17 Dec 2014 117,195 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Upper Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear axle bushes perished

centre exhaust corroded

nearside and offside front lower ball joint dust covers lower clips loose allowing dust cover to move .

offside front tyre perished

offside rear handbrake noisey on application

Pass 16 Dec 2013 110,932 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 106,196 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 106,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 10,056 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 100,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 92,612 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 84,540 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 84,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 65,447 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 65,416 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 49,665 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 49,664 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,468 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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BV53 VPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VPL, 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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BV53 VPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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