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BC03 RKN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,934 mi
Last recorded94,934 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,934 miles

Low pad warning lamp on

Rear pads low

Pass 29 May 2015 88,514 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 88,505 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,832 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 80,168 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 80,166 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 75,532 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 71,001 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)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 71,001 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 66,567 miles

BAD OIL LEAK COATING UNDER TRAY.N/S/F TYRE HAS CUTS IN SIDEWALL RUBBER

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 66,567 miles

BAD OIL LEAK COATING UNDER TRAY.N/S/F TYRE HAS CUTS IN SIDEWALL RUBBER

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 63,457 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 41,901 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 36,141 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 35,124 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 RKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RKN, 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 RKN registered?

BC03 RKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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The MOT history for BC03 RKN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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