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BC03 FXT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,330 mi
Last recorded57,330 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 FXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 57,330 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 16 Jul 2019 57,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2018 49,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 43,743 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 43,743 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 37,246 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 29,763 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,351 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 13,931 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 13,345 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 12,463 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 12,461 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 11,273 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 11,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 9,987 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 8,463 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 6,912 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 5,056 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 FXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FXT, 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 FXT registered?

BC03 FXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is BC03 FXT safe to buy?

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