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B20 MPY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,956 mi
Last recorded111,956 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 MPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 111,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2024 111,950 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 99,011 miles

Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS CRACKED

Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,412 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 91,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 87,313 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 80,219 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 80,045 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

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

Pass 4 May 2016 78,963 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge

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

Fail 4 May 2016 78,963 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,565 miles

SLIGHT WEAR ON THE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,482 miles

DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN OUTSIDE OF SWEPT AREA

Fail 20 Feb 2014 73,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN OUTSIDE OF SWEPT AREA

Pass 14 Feb 2013 70,208 miles

INNER REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE GETTING LOW

SMALL DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE OF WINDSCREEN

Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,818 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 65,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,340 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 59,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 51,240 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,839 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,857 miles

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

sills and underside of body covered by trims

Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,941 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 32,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside 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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B20 MPY 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 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 B20 MPY, 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 B20 MPY registered?

B20 MPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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