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BX53 AMO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

258,303 mi
Last recorded258,303 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 AMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 258,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 258,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 154,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test units covered ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components/areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 154,533 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test units covered ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components/areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 145,724 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread/poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied areas/components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 145,721 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn two units x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn two units x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both units x 2 (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread/poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied areas/components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 140,224 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 140,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 137,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 130,194 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 124,781 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 124,781 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 118,164 miles

n\s\rtyre worn on edge

Pass 13 Aug 2014 113,559 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 108,409 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 99,779 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 91,080 miles

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 13 Sep 2010 78,624 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 69,334 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 58,795 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 48,531 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,909 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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BX53 AMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BX53 AMO, 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 BX53 AMO registered?

BX53 AMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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