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BD03 BUP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

238,963 mi
Last recorded238,963 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 BUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 238,963 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 238,963 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 218,649 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2018 218,649 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 2 May 2017 196,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from from middle to flexi pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre approx 3 mm of remaining tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from from middle to flexi pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2017 27,407 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from from middle to flexi pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre approx 3 mm of remaining tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from from middle to flexi pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 167,755 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

Fail 23 Apr 2016 167,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

Pass 9 Apr 2015 140,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

glow plug light on dash is on

Fail 9 Apr 2015 140,957 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

glow plug light on dash is on

Pass 16 Apr 2014 120,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

poor pattern near side front headlamp

Fail 16 Apr 2014 120,531 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

poor pattern near side front headlamp

Pass 22 Mar 2013 107,503 miles

front discs worn/lipped

rear brakes noisey during rbt

sign of tyres starting to wear unevenly (rec x4 alignment check)

washer bottle light on

Pass 21 Feb 2012 90,705 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 70,738 miles

Nearside 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 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 59,533 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)

rear brake pads geting low

Pass 28 Mar 2009 51,428 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 38,731 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 38,731 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 15,965 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 15,964 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 14,338 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 BUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BD03 BUP, 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 BD03 BUP registered?

BD03 BUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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