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BC03 BVH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,751 mi
Last recorded112,751 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 BVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 112,751 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 108,328 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear hand brake only just met limit

Pass 21 Nov 2015 104,108 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 161,218 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 149,138 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 88,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 88,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 84,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 69,538 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 69,538 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 58,158 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,920 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 38,446 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 29,620 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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BC03 BVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BC03 BVH, 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 BC03 BVH registered?

BC03 BVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is BC03 BVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC03 BVH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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