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BX53 KOH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,015 mi
Last recorded152,015 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 KOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 152,015 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 152,015 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 82,063 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 82,063 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 76,119 miles

both front tyres are perished

rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 69,627 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 May 2015 62,821 miles

Both rear brake pipes correded

Centre brake pipes not visable

O/S rear tyre perrished

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

Pass 17 May 2014 58,491 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 54,859 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 53,913 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 53,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 49,708 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 49,706 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 45,172 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 39,322 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 39,319 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,321 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 24,674 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,662 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 KOH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KOH, 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 KOH registered?

BX53 KOH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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