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BD03 HBB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,270 mi
Last recorded140,270 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 140,270 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 136,823 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 132,763 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 132,761 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 131,552 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 131,548 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 130,600 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 128,171 miles

under body covers .... sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2017 126,780 miles

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jun 2016 124,215 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2015 122,185 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 119,899 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 115,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 May 2013 115,665 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 110,531 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 98,516 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 86,770 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 76,472 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 69,710 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,130 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 44,198 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 HBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HBB, 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 HBB registered?

BD03 HBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is BD03 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 HBB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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