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BC03 FWT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,327 mi
Last recorded185,327 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 185,327 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 183,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 173,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 161,923 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 149,711 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 149,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 117,153 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 102,263 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 81,571 miles

both front tyres worn on edges advise check wheel alignment

Fail 19 Dec 2008 81,571 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges advise check wheel alignment

Pass 30 Dec 2007 54,802 miles

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

under engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2006 22,540 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 FWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FWT, 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 FWT registered?

BC03 FWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BC03 FWT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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