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A17 BTM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,171 mi
Last recorded150,171 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 BTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 150,171 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 138,600 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 131,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 131,514 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 126,316 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 126,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2021 112,226 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 111,019 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 103,811 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

bonnet star missing

damage to left front bumper

engine covers and under trays fitted

right front tyre wearing on inner edge keep an eye

Fail 24 Mar 2017 103,811 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

bonnet star missing

damage to left front bumper

engine covers and under trays fitted

right front tyre wearing on inner edge keep an eye

Pass 17 Feb 2016 89,524 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 83,915 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 76,668 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 76,632 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 69,064 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 61,228 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 61,225 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 53,719 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 46,945 miles

rear pads look low

Pass 23 Jan 2009 41,689 miles

rear pads slightly low

Fail 23 Jan 2009 41,689 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear pads slightly low

Pass 10 Jan 2008 34,263 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 28,367 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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A17 BTM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A17 BTM, 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 A17 BTM registered?

A17 BTM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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