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BD03 BWF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,020 mi
Last recorded147,020 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 147,020 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 136,887 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 136,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 127,088 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 116,636 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 116,636 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 195,848 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 92,153 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 118,943 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

the two rear tyres wearing low close to limit of 1.6mm

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 BWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BWF, 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 BWF registered?

BD03 BWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is BD03 BWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 BWF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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