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BC03 GKL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,348 mi
Last recorded98,348 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 98,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 17 Nov 2012 98,348 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 24 Nov 2011 90,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine rattle

uneven wear starting to front tyres

Fail 18 Nov 2011 90,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine rattle

uneven wear starting to front tyres

Pass 4 Nov 2010 79,892 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 79,821 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 69,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre has chipped sidewall

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 16 Dec 2008 60,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 60,554 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 56,444 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 56,444 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 46,568 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 46,568 miles

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

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 GKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GKL, 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 GKL registered?

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

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The MOT history for BC03 GKL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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