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BC03 FCM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

91,628 mi
Last recorded91,628 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 FCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 91,628 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 84,511 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 77,190 miles

General-corrosion-under-body

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 71,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 63,105 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 57,082 miles

Offside Rear DRIVE SHAFT CORRODED

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 57,082 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear DRIVE SHAFT CORRODED

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 52,668 miles

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

offside and nearside rear driveshaft corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2019 50,659 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 48,889 miles

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

offside and nearside rear drivshafts corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2017 46,985 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 45,381 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside rear driveshafts corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2016 45,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside rear driveshafts corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2015 43,097 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2014 39,980 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 35,364 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 25 Aug 2012 31,902 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 28,096 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 24,706 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,033 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 16,810 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 11,698 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 7,892 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 FCM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FCM, 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 FCM registered?

BC03 FCM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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