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BD03 DWC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174 mi
Last recorded174 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 DWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 174 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 81,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 r17 side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nfs and off lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

nfs tyre outer wall perished and cut

off lower ball joint lower boot deteriorated

our tyre cracked and perished

Fail 12 Apr 2016 80,575 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 78,288 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 74,790 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 74,783 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 74,072 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 74,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 70,255 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 65,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2010 65,282 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2009 58,619 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 49,669 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 42,883 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 34,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DWC, 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 DWC registered?

BD03 DWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 DWC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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