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DN53 BKX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,328 mi
Last recorded158,328 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 BKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 158,328 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 152,883 miles

Central Rear seat belt removed.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 147,750 miles

Offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2016 142,798 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2016 142,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2015 136,772 miles

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2015 136,771 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2014 131,347 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 131,346 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 127,535 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2013 127,534 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 123,937 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 119,637 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 119,637 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 114,089 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 109,468 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 109,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 104,265 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 73,445 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 38,198 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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DN53 BKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DN53 BKX, 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 BKX registered?

DN53 BKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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