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BD03 BVT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,114 mi
Last recorded115,114 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 BVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 115,114 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2013 99,539 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2013 99,539 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 93,744 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 89,911 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 75,632 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 67,252 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2009 67,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 58,749 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,643 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 36,182 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 36,182 miles

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

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 BVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVT, 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 BVT registered?

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

Is BD03 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 BVT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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