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BD03 MGV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,275 mi
Last recorded173,275 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 173,275 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 173,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 170,169 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 167,282 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 164,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 160,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 160,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 156,305 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 156,302 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn metal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 148,888 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 148,842 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 142,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 135,337 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 127,502 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 119,035 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 110,789 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 104,400 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 96,464 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 86,869 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 77,522 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,861 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Apr 2008 57,684 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,099 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 37,366 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 MGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MGV, 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 MGV registered?

BD03 MGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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