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DV53 BVD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,408 mi
Last recorded112,408 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 BVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 112,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut(s) on outer wall.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 102,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 93,213 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 93,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail

Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,640 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 68,040 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 60,776 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2011 53,265 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 53,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 48,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 48,554 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,342 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,509 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,014 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,166 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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DV53 BVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV53 BVD, 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 DV53 BVD registered?

DV53 BVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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