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BD03 DVN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,303 mi
Last recorded133,303 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 DVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 133,303 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in outer shoulder of the tyre. Not leaking air

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 125,253 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

engine does not idle evenly

Fail 23 Feb 2015 125,253 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

engine does not idle evenly

Pass 8 Feb 2014 121,453 miles

low effort nearside parking brake

Pass 26 Jan 2013 115,468 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 108,072 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 104,708 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 91,013 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 91,012 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 78,287 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 22,396 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 60,887 miles

Nearside Rear 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 DVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 DVN registered?

BD03 DVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is BD03 DVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 DVN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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