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DN53 BHJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,999 mi
Last recorded86,999 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 BHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 86,999 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 85,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 83,724 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 80,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear ANTI-ROLL BAR CORRODED

Pass 5 Jan 2016 78,587 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 76,077 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 76,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,599 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 66,717 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 61,474 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 61,474 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 55,812 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 55,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 50,746 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 49,654 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 47,192 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

headlight bulb cover refitted

o/s/f tyre inside sidewall damaged but no cording visible

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,001 miles

cut to inner side wall of o/s/f tyre not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 11 Nov 2006 30,870 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 30,870 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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DN53 BHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DN53 BHJ, 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 DN53 BHJ registered?

DN53 BHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is DN53 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 BHJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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