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BC03 FXL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,567 mi
Last recorded172,567 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 FXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 172,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 165,210 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyre's starting to wear on edge's.

Front pads starting to wear nearside front

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 165,162 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyre's starting to wear on edge's.

Front pads starting to wear nearside front

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 154,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 140,480 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 128,843 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2015 128,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 121,549 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 121,540 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 115,910 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 110,434 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 104,845 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 98,595 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 91,522 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 77,679 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 77,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 63,656 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 51,835 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 51,834 miles

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

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 FXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FXL, 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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BC03 FXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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