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BBR 954

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

63,242 mi
Last recorded63,242 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBR 954
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 63,242 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 58,675 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 53,718 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 49,559 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 49,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 45,610 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 42,553 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 37,674 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 34,201 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 31,698 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 31,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 28,533 miles

front brake pads due approx. 6000 miles

Pass 12 Aug 2015 25,256 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 23,603 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 21,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 21,927 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 19,209 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2011 17,112 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 14,057 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 11,509 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 9,336 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 7,008 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 6,968 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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BBR 954 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 87%.

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 BBR 954, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BBR 954 registered?

BBR 954 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BBR 954 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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