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BD03 BTY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

180,042 mi
Last recorded180,042 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 BTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 180,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 179,253 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 179,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 176,901 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 174,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 May 2016 172,910 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 55,704 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 167,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 167,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2013 162,170 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 156,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

esp light on

handbrake warning lamp on

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 18 May 2011 148,086 miles

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

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Pass 1 May 2010 115,507 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 71,643 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 80,189 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 55,064 miles

as failure

Fail 15 May 2007 55,063 miles

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

O/S REAR TYRE WORN ON THE LEGAL LIMIT!

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

both front tyres scrubbing tracking out?

proper inspection of under body not possible due too covers!

Pass 1 Jun 2006 3,532 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 42,523 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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BD03 BTY 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 84.2%.

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 BD03 BTY, 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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BD03 BTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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