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BD03 VVM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,838 mi
Last recorded100,838 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 100,838 miles

General underbody surface corrosion

Glow plug light on dash

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 95,938 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 91,371 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split only noticed when jacked up (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 91,371 miles

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

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split only noticed when jacked up (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 83,078 miles

Nearside Front shocker corroded

Offside Front shocker corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2021 83,078 miles

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

Nearside Front shocker corroded

Offside Front shocker corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 80,750 miles

Horn sounds poor

Pass 6 Aug 2019 126,643 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 126,643 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 73,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

underside covered with undertrays

Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,090 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,584 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 72,569 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear bottom ball joint on nsf corner has damaged gaitor (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 70,741 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 69,788 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 68,483 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 68,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 66,865 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 65,017 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,129 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 57,116 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,566 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,901 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,770 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 VVM 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 79.2%.

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 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

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

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