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BD03 OXG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,240 mi
Last recorded75,240 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 75,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 71,877 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,382 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 65,872 miles

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

Plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 5 Apr 2023 65,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 12 Jan 2022 62,318 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 59,309 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 52,099 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 52,014 miles

both front tyres getting low on outer and inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2016 50,440 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 48,597 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,734 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,677 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,169 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 39,950 miles

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

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

slight play at o/s/f wheel

Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,087 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

slight play at n/s/f wheel

slight play at o/s/f wheel

Fail 10 Jun 2010 36,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

slight play at n/s/f wheel

slight play at o/s/f wheel

Pass 29 May 2009 31,807 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 28,801 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 23,875 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 18,462 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 18,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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 OXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OXG, 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 OXG registered?

BD03 OXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 OXG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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