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HD53 BVR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

152,165 mi
Last recorded152,165 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 BVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 152,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 150,193 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside park brake slight low effort

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both upper rear suspension arms heavily corroded offside and nearside

rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

under body corrosion

washers weak

Pass 30 Apr 2020 149,819 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 149,783 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 144,603 miles

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

both head lamp dip beam patterns slightly weak

Fail 14 Feb 2019 144,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working pump inop (3.5 (a))

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

both head lamp dip beam patterns slightly weak

Pass 12 Feb 2018 139,491 miles

EML light on

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 132,851 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement central mounting perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced all rear arms have deep surface corrosion upper arms close to fail (2.4.G.1)

both head light lenses faded causing slight pattern distortion

o/s front wheel arch liner front part missing n/s front liner damaged

plastic covers under car causing restricted view of some components

Pass 8 Feb 2016 121,707 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 116,734 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 112,300 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,942 miles

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,250 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,334 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,554 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,913 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 26,922 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,469 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 13,307 miles

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

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

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

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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HD53 BVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HD53 BVR, 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 HD53 BVR registered?

HD53 BVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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