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DH53 BTO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

158,985 mi
Last recorded158,985 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH53 BTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 158,985 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 158,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 157,909 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 157,905 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 151,040 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

e.m.l.light on

Fail 13 Dec 2018 151,039 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

e.m.l.light on

Pass 29 Dec 2017 142,832 miles

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

e.m.l on

Fail 8 Dec 2017 142,832 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

e.m.l on

Pass 1 Dec 2016 136,571 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 136,571 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 125,666 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 125,666 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 114,159 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 114,195 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 93,675 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 93,675 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 82,018 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light is staying on

Fail 16 Nov 2012 81,945 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light is staying on

Pass 25 Nov 2011 74,035 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 74,035 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 64,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 64,497 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,600 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 48,403 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 48,394 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 41,810 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 35,045 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 35,025 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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)

unable to fully check brake lines fuel lines and vehicle underside due to covers being fitted

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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DH53 BTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 DH53 BTO, 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 DH53 BTO registered?

DH53 BTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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