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BX53 OKE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,758 mi
Last recorded153,758 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 OKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 153,758 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 153,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 148,437 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 148,437 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 142,391 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 134,875 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 126,477 miles

exhaust hanger broken

o/s/r handbrake effort low

Fail 27 Apr 2016 126,477 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust hanger broken

o/s/r handbrake effort low

Pass 23 Oct 2014 122,809 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 122,803 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 120,335 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 115,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 7 Nov 2011 112,194 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 112,194 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 112,126 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHES SPLIT

Pass 25 May 2010 102,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 May 2010 102,883 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 May 2009 89,075 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 76,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 64,322 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 52,107 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 OKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BX53 OKE, 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 OKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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