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BX53 GMZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,624 mi
Last recorded75,624 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 GMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 75,624 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 75,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak engine side ()

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler is damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning located in the wing mirror and the indicator is damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 69,519 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 65,861 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 65,851 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 60,468 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 55,300 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 53,588 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 50,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 48,065 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,321 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,539 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 40,529 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 27,966 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,945 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 24,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,273 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers starting to smear

Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,923 miles

slight brake noise from fronts noted

Pass 7 Sep 2006 12,731 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 GMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GMZ, 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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BX53 GMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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