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BD03 HBC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,510 mi
Last recorded110,510 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 110,510 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 104,836 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 104,836 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 100,767 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 100,767 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 97,051 miles

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f suspension arm bushes worn

rear tyres worn 2mm

Pass 20 Oct 2014 97,051 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f suspension arm bushes worn

rear tyres worn 2mm

Pass 1 Nov 2013 93,393 miles

exhaust slightly blowing

slight wear in o/s/f suspension arm bush

Fail 1 Nov 2013 93,393 miles

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

exhaust slightly blowing

slight wear in o/s/f suspension arm bush

Fail 31 Oct 2012 89,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 89,183 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 83,918 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 83,918 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 79,261 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 75,675 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 71,729 miles

front discs worn

Pass 19 Jun 2007 74,457 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 50,530 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 HBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HBC, 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 HBC registered?

BD03 HBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is BD03 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 HBC shows 18 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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