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BD03 BVF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,543 mi
Last recorded119,543 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 BVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 119,543 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 116,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 114,649 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 113,830 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 113,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative not stay on (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated valve leak (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and surround area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 111,924 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 105,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion underside

Fail 24 Oct 2014 97,723 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 97,723 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,742 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 76,742 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 86,712 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 80,131 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 80,131 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 70,867 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 59,570 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 38,003 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f/ n/s/r/ tyre side walls slightly cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2007 39,279 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 30,460 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 BVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BVF, 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 BVF registered?

BD03 BVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is BD03 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 BVF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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