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BD03 DVK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,019 mi
Last recorded118,019 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 DVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2020 118,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 116,185 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror loose ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 116,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and no kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Faint pattern and kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror loose ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 112,453 miles

both rear anti-roll bar d bushes have slight play

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 109,474 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

transmission oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2017 109,474 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

transmission oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2016 105,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 105,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 97,785 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 97,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres have low pressures

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 91,718 miles

engine oil leaks

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside wing mirrors slightly insecure

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 21 May 2013 86,639 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

part of bonnet safety catch missing

Pass 21 May 2012 81,933 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,461 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front anti roll bar droplinks have split upper gaitors

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f anti roll bar droplink has movement in balljoint

recommend wiper blades

slight play in front hubs

Fail 18 Apr 2011 76,452 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front anti roll bar droplinks have split upper gaitors

gearbox oil leak

recommend wiper blades

slight play in front hubs

Pass 12 May 2010 65,478 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 65,282 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air leak from inlet system of engine

Pass 12 May 2009 53,410 miles

Cover sills fitted.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Various covers and undertrays restricting views.

Wiper smearing screen.

Fail 6 May 2009 53,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Cover sills fitted.

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

Nearside front tyre low outer edge.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Various covers and undertrays restricting views.

Wiper smearing screen.

Pass 2 May 2008 40,788 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 27,864 miles

front and rear pads worn and discs lipped

Fail 9 May 2007 27,864 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components showing age and wear.

Exhaust system showing age and wear.

Front and rear pads and discs worn and lipped.

Nearside and offside cover sills fitted.

Noisy application of handbrake.

Pass 12 May 2006 20,421 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 DVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 DVK, 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 DVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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