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BC03 FCF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,185 mi
Last recorded97,185 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 FCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 97,185 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 95,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 91,751 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 88,098 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 84,165 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 79,227 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 79,220 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 76,423 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spring link bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spring link bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

tyres have age cracks

Fail 17 Aug 2016 76,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement torque bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement torque bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spring link bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spring link bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

tyres have age cracks

Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,144 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Under-tray fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 74,144 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Under-tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 71,719 miles

Engine Management Light On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 71,715 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine Management Light On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,478 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 69,454 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,019 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 66,989 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,842 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 62,647 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 59,262 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 53,816 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 48,778 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 48,778 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 43,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,036 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 41,268 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 FCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FCF, 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 BC03 FCF registered?

BC03 FCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is BC03 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC03 FCF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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