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B7 PRK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2146cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,021 mi
Last recorded196,021 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 PRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,146cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 196,021 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 195,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 190,271 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 184,159 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 184,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 176,111 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 176,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 166,588 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 166,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 159,004 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check rear springs

Pass 19 Aug 2011 144,112 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 132,696 miles

new tyres fitted on both rears

only 1 washer jet spray working on o/s

Pass 4 Sep 2009 117,384 miles

both rear inner discs corroding and outer rear disc has slight scoring recommend brake inspection

excess under floor plastic covering

poor beam image

rear outer brake pads low unable to see rear inner pad thickness

Pass 2 Sep 2008 107,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 107,011 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 90,108 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 71,479 miles

message displayed on dash,BRAKE PAD WEAR VISIT WORKSHOP.

Fail 14 Sep 2006 71,479 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

message displayed on dash,BRAKE PAD WEAR VISIT WORKSHOP.

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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B7 PRK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,146cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B7 PRK, 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 B7 PRK registered?

B7 PRK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is B7 PRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 PRK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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