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BC03 FWP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,089 mi
Last recorded62,089 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 FWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 62,089 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack inner joint has play

Fail 24 Aug 2020 62,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack inner joint has play

Windscreen wiper blade defective NSF and OSF (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 58,169 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 55,802 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 52,858 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 50,069 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 50,061 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear offside and nearside (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 44,964 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 40,679 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 36,673 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 35,478 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 33,645 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 31,202 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,700 miles

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

both front caster and camber bushes deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2009 23,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 23,118 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,374 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 17,043 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,946 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 FWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FWP, 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 FWP registered?

BC03 FWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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The MOT history for BC03 FWP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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