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AP03 BNK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

166,213 mi
Last recorded166,213 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 BNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 166,213 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 163,291 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 159,411 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 155,150 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 154,772 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 143,049 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 121,863 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 97,576 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 97,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2014 93,435 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 May 2014 93,432 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 88,567 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 8 Jun 2012 76,870 miles

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 27 May 2011 67,295 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 67,295 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 64,517 miles

Front registration plate holder damaged, plate partially insecure.

N/S side repeater lamp partially damaged.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,398 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 60,396 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 53,482 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,921 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 40,921 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 32,205 miles

park brake travel getting excessive

rear pads getting low

Pass 31 May 2006 26,644 miles

build up of corrosion to inner face on o/s/r brake disc

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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AP03 BNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AP03 BNK, 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 AP03 BNK registered?

AP03 BNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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